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Defenseman•#43Luke Hughes is a 22-year-old defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. Selected 4th overall by NJD in the 2021 NHL Draft. Born in Manchester, USA. At 22, Luke is among the younger players in the league.
On the blue line this season, Luke has recorded 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points across 68 games. He averages 0.51 points per game on 23:00 of ice time.
6
Goals
29
Assists
35
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
68
GP
6
G
29
A
35
P
-4
+/-
150
S
4.0%
S%
13
PPP
0.51
P/GP
2.2
S/GP
23:00
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 24:09 |
| Apr 5 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 23:08 |
| Apr 4 | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 4 | 27:43 |
| Apr 2 | vs WSH |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
77
Offense
38
Defense
58
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
39-pt spreadThe 39-point spread between offensive (77th) and defensive (38th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
39-pt spreadThe 39-point spread between offensive (77th) and defensive (38th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Luke Hughes's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | NJD | 68 | 6 | 29 | 35 | -4 | 150 | 4.0% |
| 24-252024-25 | NJD | 71 | 7 | 37 | 44 | -9 | 121 | 5.8% |
Top teammates by points on the New Jersey Devils this season.
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 23:22 |
| Mar 31 | @ NYR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25:05 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
6
Current: 6
Assists
29
Current: 29
Points
35
Current: 35
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 35-40 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | NJD | 82 | 9 | 38 | 47 | -25 | 135 | 6.7% |
| 22-232022-23 | NJD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Career | --- | 223 | 23 | 105 | 128 | -38 | 408 | 5.6% |
Dougie Hamilton
D · 39 pts
