Hughes earned five points (three goals, two assists) in three games to propel his team to a 2-1-0 week.
NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes has been named the NHL's Third Star of the Week for the week ending Dec. 31.
Per the press release, "Hughes scored in all three of his games, totaling five points (three goals, two assists) to help the Devils (19-14-2, 40 points) complete a 2-1-0 week. He tallied a highlight-reel, game-tying goal with 1:25 remaining in regulation as New Jersey rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 27."
"Hughes then posted three points (one goal, two assists), his first career three-point performance in a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 29. He scored again in a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Dec. 30 to become the second rookie defenseman in franchise history with a three-game goal streak, joining Barry Beck (2x, 6 GP and 3 GP, in 1977-78). The 20-year-old Hughes – who joins his brothers Quinn and Jack as a "Star of the Week" recipient this season – leads rookie defensemen and places fourth among all rookies with 7-14—21 in 35 total appearances in 2023-24."
The fourth-overall pick has 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 35 games this season, which leads all defensemen on the team.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho was named the first star of the week, while New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin was named the second star.