Stats for player Hughes, Luke #43 (D) - New Jersey Devils - 2024 Playoffs

Height:	6'2''
Weight:	184 lbs.
Shoots:	L
Born on:	Sept. 9, 2003
Age:	21
Birthplace:	Manchester, None
Salary:	$0.925M
Cap Hit:	$0.925M
NHL.com:	Go

Statistics - 2024 Playoffs

GP	GM	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPA	SHG	SHA	GWG	S	Hits	Blks	SPCT	P/G
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Date	News	Advice
April 25, 2025	Hughes (upper body) will remain on the shelf for Game 2 against Carolina on Friday. - Hughes' absence, along with that of Brenden Dillon (lower body), will stretch the Devils' defensive corps -- though Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) looks poised to return Friday. The 21-year-old Hughes is currently mired in a six-game goal drought but has contributed three helpers, including two with the man advantage, over that stretch.	None
April 22, 2025	Hughes is contending with an upper-body injury and will not be available Tuesday against Carolina in Game 2. - Hughes was nicked up in Game 1, though he was able to finish the contest, logging two shots, one block and a minus-1 rating in 22:20 of ice time. The Devils will also be without Brenden Dillon (lower body) on the blue line Tuesday, so Dennis Cholowski and Simon Nemec will suit up and make their postseason debuts. Hughes will look to be ready for Game 3 on Friday in New Jersey.	None
April 18, 2025	Hughes (rest) will return to action for Game 1 in Carolina on Sunday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - The Devils rested all their top players Wednesday against Detroit as the game was meaningless as far as the regular season was concerned. Hughes had seven goals and 37 assists in 71 regular-season contests this season. He will likely be demoted to the second power play during the playoffs as Dougie Hamilton (lower body) returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 18 games.	None
April 16, 2025	Hughes notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins. - Hughes has racked up a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests. The 21-year-old may see a reduction in power-play time once Dougie Hamilton (lower body) returns. Hughes has put together a strong campaign with seven goals, 44 points, 121 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 71 outings while filling a top-four role most of the time.	None
April 1, 2025	Hughes produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild. - The 21-year-old blueliner opened the scoring midway through the first period before having a hand in a Nico Hischier tally in the third. It was Hughes' sixth multi-point performance in his last 13 appearances -- a stretch in which he's racked up two goals and 15 points, including eight helpers on the power play.	None
March 29, 2025	Hughes (groin) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Minnesota, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Hughes was held out of Friday's 4-0 loss to Winnipeg because of the injury. He has six goals, 38 points, 100 shots, 18 hits and 58 blocks in 64 outings in 2024-25. Dennis Cholowski will probably be a healthy scratch Saturday if Hughes is able to return.	None
March 28, 2025	Hughes (lower body) won't play Friday for precautionary reasons. - The precautionary wording suggests Hughes' injury isn't significant, but the Devils don't want to push him. Dennis Cholowski will join the lineup in place of Hughes, who should be considered day-to-day for Saturday's game in Minnesota.	None
March 27, 2025	Hughes delivered three assists, two on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Chicago. - The 21-year-old continues to thrive as the Devils' No. defenseman in the absence of Dougie Hamilton (lower body). Hughes has five multi-point performances in 11 games since Hamilton was lost for the season, racking up a goal and 12 points over that stretch with seven of his helpers coming on the power play.	None
March 22, 2025	Hughes notched two assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Senators. - Hughes helped out on Nico Hischier's power-play tally in the second period and Erik Haula's goal late in the third. The 21-year-old Hughes also led the Devils with 26:37 of ice time, his third-highest total this season. The defenseman has 10 points over 11 outings in March, and he's up to 35 points (11 on the power play), 98 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 62 contests overall.	None
March 16, 2025	Hughes picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins. - He had a hand in tallies by Cody Glass in the first period and Nico Hischier in the third. The 21-year-old blueliner has embraced his new role as the Devils' top defenseman since Dougie Hamilton (lower body) was lost for the season, and over the last six games -- including the one in which Hamilton got hurt -- Hughes has produced a goal and seven points, including four assists with the man advantage.	None
March 12, 2025	Hughes scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets. - After helping to set up Nico Hischier for the game's opening tally early in the first period, Hughes potted New Jersey's final goal just 26 seconds into the third. The 21-year-old blueliner has caught fire since the 4 Nations Face-Off, and over the last eight games he's produced a goal and nine points. With Dougie Hamilton (lower body) lacking a timeline for his return, Hughes will be leaned on heavily down the stretch as the Devils try to lock up a playoff spot.	None
March 4, 2025	Hughes logged two power-play assists, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars. - Hughes assisted on goals by Timo Meier and Nico Hischier during the Devils' comeback push. The 21-year-old Hughes had a bit of a rough game on defense, but he's been steady on offense with six helpers across his last five games. The blueliner is up to 28 points (eight on the power play), 85 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 54 outings this season.	None
March 1, 2025	Hughes notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Utah. - Hughes has four helpers over his last three games. He briefly left Saturday's contest after taking a hit late in the second period, but he was able to finish the game with 22:42 of ice time. Hughes' role has grown as the season has progressed, and he's meeting the challenge. He's up to 26 points, 81 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 52 appearances this season.	None
Feb. 26, 2025	Hughes notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. - Hughes has three helpers over his last two contests, with his latest assist setting up his elder brother, Jack Hughes, for the Devils' lone goal Wednesday. The younger Hughes has earned six points and a plus-1 rating over his last eight outings as he continues to make an impact on offense. For the season, he has 25 points, 79 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 51 games.	None
Feb. 24, 2025	Hughes logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Predators. - Hughes earned his second multi-point effort in seven outings, a span in which he has two goals and three assists. The 21-year-old defenseman didn't get any power-play time Sunday, but the Devils only had one abbreviated opportunity with the man advantage, so it's nothing to worry about at this time. Hughes is enjoying a strong second NHL campaign with 24 points, 76 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 50 appearances while maintaining his place on the Devils' deep blue line.	None
Feb. 8, 2025	Hughes scored a goal, had one shot on net and blocked one shot in a 4-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. - Hughes rounded out the scoring at the 10:09 mark of the third period. He didn't have a point in three straight outings going into Saturday's matchup and has two goals and three helpers in his last 19 appearances. Huges will probably fall short of his 47-point display over 82 regular-season games in 2023-24 but could surpass the 30-point plateau. He has five goals and 22 points through 48 appearances this campaign.	None
Jan. 30, 2025	Hughes scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Flyers. - The Hughes brothers, Luke and Jack, each had two points on the night, and Luke's tally was a thing of beauty. The 21-year-old blueliner collected an errant pass in his own zone, accelerated down the ice and snapped the puck past Samuel Ersson from the high slot. It was Hughes' first multi-point performance since Dec. 27 and his first power-play point since Dec. 23 as he struggles to make a consistent impact, but he's still flashing the talent that made him the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. On the season, Hughes has four goals and 21 points in 44 appearances.	None
Jan. 19, 2025	Hughes generated an even-strength assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Senators. - Hughes logged the secondary assist on New Jersey's lone goal scored by Tomas Tatar in this contest. Hughes has gone cold in January -- he has just two assists and a minus-5 rating through nine appearances. The left-shot defenseman is manning the No. 2 power-play unit, but he's registered just two points with man advantage since Nov. 30. Overall, Hughes has provided three goals and 19 points through 40 appearances in 2024-25.	None
Dec. 27, 2024	Hughes found the back of the net on his only shot and added a helper and a plus-2 rating in 18:58 of ice time Friday in a 4-2 win over Carolina. - Hughes registered a secondary helper in the first period before scoring what stood as the game-winning goal at 4:15 of the middle frame. The left-shot blueliner has collected exactly two points in back-to-back games and three of his past four. It's been a fruitful month for Hughes -- he's contributed three goals and 11 points in as many games in December after notching just six helpers through his first 18 appearances of the campaign. Hughes seems to have found his form after missing the first nine games of the season with a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old has accounted for three goals, 17 points, six PIM, 47 shots and a plus-3 rating over 29 contests.	None
Dec. 24, 2024	Hughes recorded two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-0 win over the Rangers. - Hughes has logged a pair of multi-point efforts over his last three games. The 21-year-old defenseman had not put up any power-play points over the previous 10 contests, though he had two goals and six assists in that span. He's settled into a productive role nicely, earning 15 points, 46 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 28 outings in 2024-25.	None
Dec. 20, 2024	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.	None
Dec. 18, 2024	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.	None
Dec. 7, 2024	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.	None
Dec. 3, 2024	Hughes notched two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers. - He helped set up what proved to be the game-winner by Dawson Mercer in the first period before feeding his older brother Jack Hughes for another tally in the second. It was the first multi-point performance of the season for Hughes the younger, and the 21-year-old blueliner has found his groove of late, with seven assists in the last nine contests. However, he's still looking for his first goal of 2024-25.	None
Nov. 24, 2024	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 per game -- his fantasy upside is capped.	None
Nov. 15, 2024	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.	None
Oct. 25, 2024	Hughes could be a game-time decision Friday versus the Islanders, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Hughes played his first game of the season Thursday against the Red Wings after missing the first nine games of the season with a shoulder injury. The Devils may not want him to play back-to-back games this quickly and he could be a healthy scratch. The Devils play again Sunday at home versus Anaheim and barring any setbacks, look for Hughes to be in the lineup. Hughes picked up an assist in 15:11 of action Thursday.	None
Oct. 24, 2024	Hughes (shoulder) will play in Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Bill Spaulding of MSG Network reports. - Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday that Hughes would travel with the team to Detroit but wouldn't confirm whether the defenseman would return to action against the Red Wings. However, Hughes and Brett Pesce (lower leg) led the post-practice stretch Wednesday, and both players have been confirmed as available by Keefe. Hughes played in all 82 games for the Devils last year, racking up nine goals, 47 points and 55 blocked shots.	None
Oct. 23, 2024	Hughes (shoulder) will join the Devils as they head to Detroit for Thursday's matchup, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports. - While coach Sheldon Keefe wouldn't confirm that Hughes will be in the lineup versus the Wings, the fact that both Hughes and Brett Pesce (lower leg) led the post-practice stretch Wednesday would see to indicate that the duo will be back in action Thursday. In order for Hughes to play, he will need to be activated off injured reserve, a move that likely will see Daniil Misyul relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.	None
Oct. 21, 2024	Hughes' (shoulder) return to the lineup is "imminent" but it won't be against the Lightning on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Hughes wasn't expected back until early November but it seems he is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Once given the all-clear, the 21-year-old blueliner should take on significant minutes on the blue line, though his power-play role is unclear due to the fact that Dougie Hamilton is healthy this year and has already scored a power-play goal through the Devils' first eight games.	None
Oct. 7, 2024	Hughes (shoulder) landed on injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia. - Hughes has not resumed skating after suffering a shoulder injury during offseason training. The 21-year-old skated in all 82 regular-season contests with the Devils last season, banking 47 points and a minus-25 rating. Fellow blueliner Dougie Hamilton will quarterback New Jersey's top power-play unit while Hughes is sidelined.	None
Oct. 2, 2024	Hughes (shoulder) hasn't resumed skating and is still 5-7 weeks away from playing, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com. - Hughes sustained a shoulder injury Sept. 12 and was originally given a timetable of 6-8 weeks, so it seems he's now on track to miss more time than was originally projected. The 21-year-old had nine goals and 47 points in 82 appearances with New Jersey in 2023-24, including 25 points with the man advantage. Dougie Hamilton, who didn't play past Nov. 28 last year due to a pectoral injury, is set to open the campaign on New Jersey's top power-play unit, while Seamus Casey might get a chance with the second group due to Hughes' absence.	None
Sept. 12, 2024	Hughes is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after suffering a left shoulder injury but will not require surgery, the club announced Thursday. - Even on the short end of his injury timeline, Hughes figures to miss the opening 10 games of the season at a minimum, making him a strong candidate to start the season on long-term injured reserve. The 21-year-old blueliner avoided injury during his rookie campaign last year, featuring in all 82 regular-season contests in which he tallied nine goals and 38 helpers, including 25 power-play points. With Hughes out of action for the start of the season, Dougie Hamilton will almost certainly move up to the No. 1 power-play unit while Jakub Zboril, who comes into camp on a PTO, could earn his way into a full-time deal.	None
April 17, 2024	Hughes finished his rookie season with nine goals and 47 points while dressing for all 82 games. - Hughes showed off his puck-moving skills on the power play, notching 25 points on the man advantage. Similar to his brothers Quinn and Jack (shoulder), Luke is highly skilled but undersized. The 184-pound blueliner was bullied in the defensive zone to the tune of a minus-25 rating, but fantasy managers will be willing to overlook those shortcomings from the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, especially if Hughes proves capable of sustaining his point-per-game pace from the last 14 games over a longer stretch.	None
April 7, 2024	Hughes notched an assist and added a shot on net in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators. - Hughes provided the primary assist on the opening goal of the game. He also added one shot on net, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 24:43 of ice time. The 22-year-old defenseman extended his point streak to seven games - one goal and six assists - but has not registered a multi-point game since March 21. With his 45 points on the season, Hughes now has the second-most by a rookie defenseman in team history.	None
March 29, 2024	Hughes notched an assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres. - Hughes has a goal and seven helpers over his last six contests, one of his best runs of the season. The rookie defenseman is up to 41 points, 123 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 74 contests overall. Hughes continues to offer fantasy upside with a significant power-play role -- his helper Friday was his first at even strength since March 14.	None
March 21, 2024	Hughes delivered three power-play assists Thursday in a 4-1 victory over the Jets. - He played 20:30 on the night and fired six shots. Hughes has five assists, including four with the man advantage, in his last two games. The points move him into a tie with Brock Faber of Minnesota for second in rookie scoring (38) behind Connor Bedard (54). Hughes had seemingly hit a wall earlier on, tallying 10 points, including nine assists, in 30 games prior to this mini-run. That shouldn't be surprising -- the 20-year-old defender is one season removed from an NCAA season where he played 39 games. Hughes has now played 70 this campaign. His talent is undeniable, but his fatigue is real. But if the Devils keep putting him on the power play, Hughes could give you an end-of-season burst.	None
March 20, 2024	Hughes notched two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Penguins. - The 20-year-old blueliner had a hand in a Timo Meier tally in the second period and Alexander Holtz's game-winner in the third. Hughes' goal drought stands at 27 games, a stretch in which he's managed 11 assists with a minus-14 rating as he shows signs of fatigue toward the end of his first full NHL season.	None
March 1, 2024	Hughes logged a pair of power-play assists and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks. - Hughes earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 29. The 20-year-old defenseman has been a fine fantasy option so far with 31 points (16 on the power play), 91 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 60 appearances on the year. Hughes continues to see top-four minutes and ample power-play time, so he should be at least somewhat consistent on offense.	None
Feb. 13, 2024	Hughes notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Predators. - Hughes dropped the puck off to his older brother Jack Hughes, who went end to end for the Devils' first goal. The younger Hughes entered Tuesday on a five-game slump before earning the helper. The 20-year-old defenseman has eight goals, 19 helpers, 76 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 52 outings overall in his rookie year.	None
Jan. 3, 2024	Hughes provided a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Capitals. - Hughes stretched his point streak to four games with a man-advantage helper that led to the second goal of the night for captain Nico Hischier. The Devils boast the league's best power-play percentage, converting 30.3 percent of their opportunities, and the rookie defenseman is a big reason why they've been so successful. Hughes has seven goals and 15 assists -- including 11 points on the power play -- through 36 games this season.	None
Dec. 30, 2023	Hughes scored a goal in a 5-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. - Hughes is the second rookie defenseman in Devils history to score in three straight games, joining Barry Beck in 1977-78. He has five points (three goals, two assists) in those three games. Hughes leads all rookie defenders with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists), and he sits fourth overall in scoring among first-year players behind Connor Bedard (32 points), Adam Fantilli (23) and Marco Rossi (22). Perhaps more impressively, Hughes is averaging almost 19:59 of ice time through 35 games. He's making a big impact at just 20 years of age.	None
Dec. 29, 2023	Hughes collected a goal and two assists in a 6-2 victory over Ottawa on Friday. - Hughes' older brother, Jack Hughes, also recorded a tally and two helpers, which makes it the first time a pair of siblings have each contributed at least three points for the same team in a single game since Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin last accomplished that feat Dec. 15, 2017, per the NHL. It's also the first time the 20-year-old defenseman recorded at least three points in an outing, though it is the fifth multi-point contest of his rookie campaign. His offensive production did stall with a seven-game scoring drought from Dec. 10-23, but he's supplied two goals and two assists over his last two contests and is up to six markers and 20 points in 34 appearances this year.	None
Dec. 5, 2023	Hughes scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks. - Hughes' tally, set up by his older brother Jack Hughes, gave the Devils a 5-2 lead in the second period. Over the last five games, the 20-year-old Hughes has three goals and two assists, with three of those five points coming on the power play. It appears he has the edge for power-play time while Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) is out, but Simon Nemec has already seen substantial defensive assignments in his first two contests. Hughes is up to 15 points (eight on the power play), 36 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 23 appearances this season.	None
Nov. 30, 2023	Hughes scored the game-winning goal Thursday in overtime in a 4-3 win over Philadelphia. - It was a one-timer from the right circle on a 2-on-1 rush with brother Jack Hughes. And it came as a relief. The young Hughes left Thursday's game with 3:45 left in the first after he went hard into the boards on a collision during a puck race. He went into concussion protocol, and he was thankfully able to come back for the second. The goal stretched his point streak to three games and four points (two goals, two assists).	None
Nov. 17, 2023	Hughes garnered a pair of assists versus the Penguins on Thursday. - Hughes has three multi-point games this season but has managed just one goal in 15 contests. The rookie blueliner is putting together a strong start to the 2023-24 campaign with 10 points in 15 games, which includes five power-play points. Among the rookie class, Hughes sits tied for third in points, just three behind leader Connor Bedard.	None
Nov. 14, 2023	Hughes notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets. - Hughes earned a helper on John Marino's second-period tally. The assist snapped four-game point drought. The 20-year-old blueliner has been a little streaky to begin his first full campaign. He's managed eight points, 24 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 14 appearances.	None

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Date	Opponent	State	Season
Apr 27 2025 15:30 EDT	CAR	Pre-game	2025 Playoffs
Apr 29 2025 20:00 EDT	at CAR	Pre-game	2025 Playoffs
May 2 2025 20:00 EDT	CAR	Pre-game	2025 Playoffs
May 4 2025 20:00 EDT	at CAR	Pre-game	2025 Playoffs

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Date	Key	Old Value	New Value
2024-03-04	Position	C	D
2024-03-03	Position	D	C
2023-09-12	prospect	No	Yes
2023-09-12	injury_note
2023-09-12	analysis
2023-09-12	update
2023-09-05	Salary Cap Hit	$0.000M	$0.925M
2023-09-05	Salary	$0.000M	$0.925M
2023-09-05	Pickable	No	Yes
2023-06-22	Active in League	No	Yes
2023-06-22	Franchise	2023	2023 Newark Devils