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• Devils' Luke Hughes: Two points Thursday

  1D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Devils' Luke Hughes: Reaches 10-assist mark

  3D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Devils' Luke Hughes: Tallies in Friday's win

  14D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Devils' Luke Hughes: Power-play helper in win

  28D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Devils' Luke Hughes: Secures assist Thursday

  11/15/2024 • By RotoWire

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

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