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Hughes logged a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Hughes had been held off the scoresheet over the prior two games, which had seen the Devils limited to a total of two goals against the Flyers and Senators. The 23-year-old was able to get back on the scoresheet Wednesday when he assisted on a Stefan Noesen tally in the second period. Hughes is up to 56 points (25 on the power play), 185 shots on net and a plus-9 rating over 50 appearances this season.

Laczynski was called up from AHL Henderson on Thursday.

Laczynski has one goal in six NHL games with the Golden Knights this season. He was leading the Silver Knights with 25 points in 25 games before his recall. Laczynski is likely to see fourth-line action against the Blues on Thursday as the Golden Knights placed Cole Schwindt (lower body) and William Karlsson (lower body) on injured reserve Thursday.

Brisson was recalled from AHL Henderson on Thursday.

The Golden Knights need reinforcements after William Karlsson (lower body) and Cole Schwindt (lower body) were placed on injured reserve Thursday. Brisson hasn't been with the NHL club since the end of October, but he was called up to provide additional depth, along with Tanner Laczynski. Over seven appearances for Vegas this year, Brisson hasn't gotten on the scoresheet but has recorded seven hits and a minus-3 rating while averaging 10:11 of ice time.

Karlsson suffered a lower-body injury and is considered week-to-week, the Golden Knights announced Thursday. Additionally, Karlsson was designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

At this point, Karlsson may be hard-pressed to get back into the lineup ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off, which could keep him out of action until late February. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old center was stuck in a 14-game goal drought in addition to a seven-game pointless streak. Since Cole Schwindt (lower body) is also on the shelf, the Golden Knights will need to bring up a player from the minors to ice a full complement of forwards.

Smith (back) was designated for injured reserve Thursday.

Smith has already been out of action for the Hawks' last six games due to his back injury. With the decision to put the veteran winger on injured reserve, he almost certainly won't be in the lineup against the Lightning on Friday. In a corresponding move, Ethan Del Mastro was elevated from AHL Rockford and could be an option to face Tampa.

Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Ivan has gone 18 games since Thanksgiving without a point in NHL action. The 22-year-old has five goals and eight points over 40 appearances with the Avalanche this season, his first in the NHL. Colorado recalled Chris Wagner in a corresponding move.

Laughton (personal) will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Rangers, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Laughton has nine goals, 14 assists and 105 hits over 45 games this season. He has been slumping of late with only one goal and one assist in his last 10 games. Look for Anthony Richard to enter the lineup Thursday. Laughton could return as early as Friday when the Flyers remain in New York, this time to take on the Islanders.

Motte (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's home game against the Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Motte will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury. However, head coach Todd McLellan said before Thursday's game that the Red Wings will have a better idea of Motte's return timetable following Friday's practice. Elmer Soderblom will likely remain in the lineup Thursday.

Sillinger (upper body) will be a game-time decision in Carolina on Thursday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Sillinger sat out Wednesday's tilt in Toronto after playing 19:10 against the Islanders on Monday. The 21-year-old has seven goals and 23 points in 45 games this season. Should Sillinger be healthy enough to play, Jordan Harris could be a healthy scratch with Jack Johnson returning to the blue line.

Matthews scored a goal on six shots in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Matthews missed six games between Dec. 21 and Jan. 2 with an upper-body injury, but he's been nothing short of spectacular since stepping back on the ice. He's scored goals in five consecutive games and has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his last 10 outings, recording nine goals and 15 points in that stretch.