Hughes called out teammate Tage Thompson to join him on the ice for a celebration, with the duo skating around to chants of "USA." Before the puck dropped, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill presented Hughes with a NJ flag, honoring his achievement as the Devils look to claw their way back into playoff contention.
Jack Hughes Returns to NHL to Huge Ovation After Gold Medal
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes returned to the ice Wednesday following his Olympic gold medal win, receiving a massive ovation from the Prudential Center crowd.