Hughes scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The Hughes brothers, Luke and Jack, each had two points on the night, and Luke's tally was a thing of beauty. The 21-year-old blueliner collected an errant pass in his own zone, accelerated down the ice and snapped the puck past Samuel Ersson from the high slot. It was Hughes' first multi-point performance since Dec. 27 and his first power-play point since Dec. 23 as he struggles to make a consistent impact, but he's still flashing the talent that made him the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. On the season, Hughes has four goals and 21 points over 44 appearances.

Hughes generated an even-strength assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes logged the secondary assist on New Jersey's lone goal scored by Tomas Tatar in this contest. Hughes has gone cold in January -- he has just two assists and a minus-5 rating through nine appearances. The left-shot defenseman is manning the No. 2 power-play unit, but he's registered just two points with man advantage since Nov. 30. Overall, Hughes has provided three goals and 19 points through 40 appearances in 2024-25.

Hughes found the back of the net on his only shot and added a helper and a plus-2 rating in 18:58 of ice time Friday in a 4-2 win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes registered a secondary helper in the first period before scoring what stood as the game-winning goal at 4:15 of the middle frame. The left-shot blueliner has collected exactly two points in back-to-back games and three of his past four. It's been a fruitful month for Hughes -- he's contributed three goals and 11 points in as many games in December after notching just six helpers through his first 18 appearances of the campaign. Hughes seems to have found his form after missing the first nine games of the season with a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old has accounted for three goals, 17 points, six PIM, 47 shots and a plus-3 rating over 29 contests.

Hughes recorded two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-0 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has logged a pair of multi-point efforts over his last three games. The 21-year-old defenseman had not put up any power-play points over the previous 10 contests, though he had two goals and six assists in that span. He's settled into a productive role nicely, earning 15 points, 46 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 28 outings in 2024-25.

Hughes produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old defender spoiled Elvis Merzlikins' shutout bid with just under three minutes left in the third period, then helped set up Timo Meier for the Devils' final tally 85 seconds later. Hughes has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games, and over the last 16 contests he's racked up two goals and 12 points with 31 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. After missing the beginning of the season while completing his recovery from shoulder surgery and then managing just one assist over his first 10 appearances of 2024-25, Hughes has quickly made up for lost time and is emerging as a force on the New Jersey blue line.

Hughes notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has a helper in each of the last two contests, and nine of his 11 points this year have come over the last 12 games. The 21-year-old led the Devils with 21:01 of ice time Tuesday, though it was a game where they were never in danger of losing the lead. Hughes has added 36 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 25 appearances, and he remains a decent option in fantasy thanks to his power-play role.

Hughes scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes was credited with the Devils' first goal, which bounced in off a Kraken player. The goal was his first of the year, and he's been hot lately with six helpers over the previous six contests. The 21-year-old blueliner is up to nine points, 30 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 20 outings overall.

Hughes notched two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up what proved to be the game-winner by Dawson Mercer in the first period before feeding his older brother Jack Hughes for another tally in the second. It was the first multi-point performance of the season for Hughes the younger, and the 21-year-old blueliner has found his groove of late, with seven assists in the last nine contests. However, he's still looking for his first goal of 2024-25.

Hughes posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has two assists over his last four contests. The 21-year-old defenseman continues to be eclipsed by Dougie Hamilton, both at even strength and on the power play. Hughes has just three assists (two on the power play) with 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances this season. Hughes has talent, but until he can carve out a larger role -- he's averaging just 18:53 of ice time per game -- his fantasy upside is capped.

Hughes notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes set up a Stefan Noesen tally midway through the first period. This was Hughes' second helper in 11 appearances this season, as he's struggled to generate offense after missing time early in the campaign due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old blueliner has added 14 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 18:31 of ice time. The Devils' blue line is pretty deep, so Hughes may remain on the third pairing while featuring on the power play.