Nick Bjugstad Injury Status & Updates - NHL

Latest Injury Status

Injured Reserve

Bjugstad is recovering from a torn pectoral muscle which required surgery. The 34-year-old is expected to be sidelined until January at a minimum, so this move doesn't change his timeline. Should further injuries arise, the Devils will have a bit more cap flexibility.

Injury Details

Body Part

Pectoral

Location

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Side

Left

Expected Return

Jan 19, 2027

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Nick Bjugstad Injury History

October 11, 2026

Injured Reserve • Pectoral

Surgery

Bjugstad (pectoral) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Friday, per PuckPedia.

Latest Nick Bjugstad Injury Updates

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