When Jack Hughes is at his best, he's a difference-maker who has the ability to make a superstar-like impact on the game. And when Jack Hughes is healthy, he's usually that kind of player.

So it was no surprise Tuesday night when he put up a hat trick and had 11 shot attempts in the New Jersey Devils' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hughes was the best player on the ice by a mile, from the drop of the puck until his hat-trick goal with 30 seconds remaining in the game.

Hughes is shooting the puck more these days. Not a ton more, but more nonetheless. And more importantly, with two healthy shoulders, he's able to put more into those shots.

All of it adds up to the possibility of a huge season for Hughes if he can stay healthy.

Here's more on that in today's video column:

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