The game marked the NHL return of Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes since he scored the winning goal against Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday.

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New Jersey’s star forward scored the game-winning goal in overtime of the United States’ gold medal game vs. Canada.

Hughes was honored by the Devils before the game. The Devils showed video of Hughes' overtime goal in the United States' 2-1 victory over Canada on Sunday in the gold-medal game. Hockey fans roared with pride as they welcomed Hughes back to the rink. He took a victory lap with Thompson in a welcome home Olympic victory ceremony.

If the New Jersey Devils are going to make a long-shot run at a playoff position, it will need to start with a win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The Devils are 11 points out of a playoff position,

The return of Jack Hughes from his Olympic triumph wasn't enough to spark Devils to victory over Buffalo in a close game

The New Jersey Devils are emerging from the Olympic break in a less-than-ideal scenario. With just 25 games at hand — and a bleak 28-27-2 record — the team needs a hard reset in order to salvage the season.