Nick Bjugstad Injury Status & Updates - NHL

Latest Injury Status

Injured Reserve

Bjugstad underwent surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle in September, and he was transferred to long-term injured reserve in early October. The 34-year-old isn't expected to be in the mix to return to game action until at least January, but he'll likely have the chance to compete for a bottom-six role once he's cleared to suit up.

Injury Details

Body Part

Pectoral

Location

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Side

Left

Expected Return

Mar 11, 2027

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Nick Bjugstad Injury History

November 4, 2026

Injured Reserve • Pectoral

Surgery

Bjugstad (pectoral), Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command and a pair of draft picks were traded to the Jets from the Devils on Friday in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.

October 23, 2026

Injured Reserve • Pectoral

Surgery

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

October 23, 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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