Hughes notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes had the secondary assist on Bo Horvat's first-period tally. Through eight games in December, Hughes has distributed 10 assists, including five on the power play. The American blueliner is up to 26 points (12 on the power play), 67 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 30 contests overall.