Hughes scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.
Hughes' tally, set up by his older brother Jack Hughes, gave the Devils a 5-2 lead in the second period. Over the last five games, the 20-year-old Hughes has three goals and two assists, with three of those five points coming on the power play. It appears he has the edge for power-play time while Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) is out, but Simon Nemec has already seen substantial defensive assignments in his first two contests. Hughes is up to 15 points (eight on the power play), 36 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 23 appearances this season.
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Devils' Luke Hughes: Nets winner after injury scare
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Hughes scored the game-winning goal Thursday in overtime in a 4-3 win over Philadelphia.
It was a one-timer from the right circle on a 2-on-1 rush with brother Jack Hughes. And it came as a relief. The young Luke Hughes left Thursday's game with 3:45 left in the first period after he went hard into the boards on a collision during a puck race. He went into concussion protocol, and he was thankfully able to come back for the second frame. The goal stretched his point streak to three games and four points (two goals, two assists).
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Devils' Luke Hughes: Collects assist in loss
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Hughes notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
Hughes earned a helper on John Marino's second-period tally. The assist snapped four-game point drought. The 20-year-old blueliner has been a little streaky to begin his first full campaign. He's managed eight points, 24 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 14 appearances.
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Devils' Luke Hughes: Bags power-play goal in victory
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Hughes scored a power-play goal in Friday's 5-4 overtime win against the Islanders.
Hughes had a familiar face assisting on his goal, as brother Jack Hughes had the primary apple. Luke's only shot on goal resulted in the goal, while he added two blocked shots in his 17:41 of ice time across 26 shifts. He has six career NHL games under his belt, with two goals and three points. He'll look to keep things going Tuesday in Montreal.
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Devils' Luke Hughes: Two helpers in playoff debut
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Hughes recorded a pair of assists in 14:28 of ice time in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Hughes, making his postseason debut for the Devils with Ryan Graves (upper body) sidelined, recorded a helper on Damon Severson's goal in the second period before adding a second assist on Ondrej Palat's power-play tally in the third. It was a strong debut for the 19-year-old Hughes, the fourth-overall pick in the 2021 draft. If Graves is forced to miss additional time, Hughes could provide an offensive boost on New Jersey's blue line, though he's also likely to see somewhat sheltered minutes given his lack of experience.
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Devils' Luke Hughes: Playing Sunday
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Hughes will make his NHL playoff debut in Game 3 on Sunday versus Carolina, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hughes will replace the injured Ryan Graves, who suffered an upper-body injury Friday in Game 2. Hughes had a goal and an assist in two regular-season games after he completed his sophomore season with the University of Michigan. The fourth-overall pick in 2021, Hughes will see action on the second power play.
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Devils' Luke Hughes: OT winner for first NHL goal
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Hughes logged an assist and scored the winning goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Capitals.
Hughes picked up his first NHL point with an assist on Eric Haula's goal late in the first period. He'd later pot his first NHL goal, weaving through Washington's defense before grabbing his own rebound and depositing a wraparound to score the overtime winner 4:33 into the extra frame. It's an encouraging way to end the regular season for the 19-year-old blueliner, who logged 21:13 of ice time in his second NHL contest. It'll be interesting to see if the Devils elect to dress Hughes when they open the postseason against the Rangers on Tuesday.
