Hughes scored the game-winning goal and put two shots on net in Saturday's 6-4 win over Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes struck the back of the net on a power play late in the third period to record Saturday's go-ahead goal. Since the Olympics, the 24-year-old center has five goals, 12 points and 30 shots on net across nine games. Overall, he remains above a point per game on the season with 48 points across 45 appearances. Hughes has directly elevated New Jersey's offense when healthy this season and should continue to play a big role for the team both at even strength and with a man advantage. He holds high-end fantasy value in leagues that place a premium on offensive contributions.

Hughes scored a goal on five shots and supplied a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes scored his goal near the midway point in Thursday's third period to bring New Jersey within two goals before picking up the secondary helper on the tally scored by his brother, Luke Hughes. Overall, the elder of the two Hughes in New Jersey is up to 16 goals, 31 assists and 155 shots on net across 44 games this season. The OT hero for the United States at the Olympics has carried over his momentum to New Jersey, as he has 11 points in his last eight games. Barring injury, Hughes is on track to secure his fourth consecutive campaign with 60 points or more, giving him strong fantasy value to finish out the regular season.

Hughes scored three goals, one on the power play, and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes struck for the first time with the scored tied 2-2 late in the second period, then added three more points in the third. The goals were his first in the NHL since Jan. 25, but the Olympic gold medalist has been looking good since returning from Milan, racking up nine points in six games. On the season, Hughes has 15 goals and 45 points in 42 contests.

Hughes put up two assists in a 5-1 win over Florida on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes came back from the Olympics riding a wave of success -- he's on a four-game, five-assist scoring streak (nine shots). The toothless pivot now has 41 points (12 goals, 29 assists) and 136 shots in 40 games this season. Hughes could deliver 20-plus points the rest of the way, and that's more than strong for those on a playoff push.

Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime Sunday as Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 to claim the gold medal at the Olympics.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils center lost some teeth earlier in the game after a high stick by Sam Bennett, but Hughes didn't miss a shift and scored the biggest goal of his career 101 seconds into the extra frame on a feed from Zach Werenski. Hughes will resume NHL play this week after scoring four goals and seven points in six games during his first Olympics.

Hughes recorded two goals in the United States' 6-2 win over Slovakia in the Olympic semifinals Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes elevated his scoring tally to three goals in the tournament with a pair of second-period goals in this win. Hughes might be playing in a bottom-six role for Team USA, but he has been productive with three goals and three assists so far.

Hughes supplied three assists and put a shot on goal in the United States' 5-1 win over Latvia in Olympic round-robin play Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes led the United States in points Thursday with an assist on three of the team's last four goals. He slid the primary helper on each of Brock Nelson's two goals in the second period before sealing the hat trick of helpers with a secondary apple on Auston Matthews' power-play tally in the third. After missing New Jersey's final three games before the Olympic break, he showed no lingering signs of injury while skating on the Americans' productive fourth line. He should remain in the mix to lead the United States in points for the Olympics if he can maintain a spot in the lineup moving forward.

Hughes (lower body) will be available to play for the United States against Latvia on Thursday, Bill Price of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes missed New Jersey's final three games before the break, but he will be good to go for the beginning of the 2026 Winter Olympics. He was a full participant in Sunday's practice and feels fine to return to action. Hughes has compiled 12 goals, 36 points and 127 shots on net through 36 NHL outings this season.

Hughes (lower body) will not be an option versus the Islanders on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes will miss his third straight game, as the medical staff doesn't feel comfortable giving him the green light yet. His availability for the 2026 Winter Olympics is unclear, but he remains day-to-day. Before getting hurt, the 24-year-old center was rolling offensively with 12 points in his last 11 games, including one goal and five helpers with the man advantage.

Hughes (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes remains hopeful of playing in Thursday's clash with the Islanders, which would be a nice tune-up ahead of his participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics with Team USA. If Hughes does play against the Blue Jackets, he figures to reclaim his spot on the first line and No. 1 power-play unit.