Hughes logged two assists and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Hughes has gone six games without a goal, but he has three assists in that span. The 24-year-old rookie has also been at or above 17 minutes of ice time in three of the last four games, showing that he's getting more trust from the Avalanche's coaching staff. Hughes has opened his NHL career with six points, 33 shots on net, 12 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 15 appearances.