Devils' Star Defenseman Continues To Etch His Name In Record Books
Luke Hughes has been on a heater for the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 31, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn ImagesOver his last five games, the 21-year-old has eight points (one goal, seven assists) and is on a three-game point streak.
On Monday night, the youngest Hughes brother opened the scoring against the Minnesota Wild, potting his seventh goal of the season at the 12:30 mark of the first period. It was his 40th point of the 2024-25 campaign and the first of two points earned by the defenseman as he assisted on Nico Hischier's third-period goal.
Hughes improved his career numbers to 90 points in 150 NHL games with his two points. In doing so, he passed Joe Cirella for the third-most points by a defenseman in franchise history, age 21 or younger. Only Barry Beck (36-66—102 in 138 GP) and Scott Niedermayer (25-81—106 in 213 GP) have earned more.
"He was excellent," Devils' head coach Sheldon Keefe said of Hughes' performance. "It seemed like any sort of offense that we generated tonight, he was involved in. It is great to see, and we need that."
Per NHL Pr, "Hughes collected a secondary assist on Nico Hischier's go-ahead goal in the third period to register his 22nd career multi-point game. He passed Scott Niedermayer (21) for the second most by a defenseman in franchise history before their 22nd birthday. He now sits one back of Barry Beck (23)."
With six games remaining, Hughes can continue etching his name into the record books. Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.