New Jersey Devils’ young star, Jack Hughes, is on the brink of making franchise history. Following an exceptional performance last night, where he scored 2 goals and added 2 assists in an 8-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Hughes now has 95 points for the season. This puts him just one point shy of the Devils’ single-season points record, currently held by Patrick Elias, who amassed 96 points during the 2000-2001 season. Jack Hughes Devils record
Hughes’ recent surge in points has seen him surpass the likes of Taylor Hall, who recorded 93 points in the 2017-2018 season, Kirk Muller, who tallied 94 points in the 1987-1988 campaign, and Zach Parise, who also notched 94 points in the 2008-2009 season. With three games remaining in the regular season and Hughes’ scoring prowess on full display, the odds of him breaking the record are quite favorable.
The New Jersey Devils have been enjoying a successful season, accumulating 50 wins and 108 points, which has them sitting comfortably in second place in the Metropolitan Division. As the playoffs approach, the Devils are preparing to face off against a variety of potential opponents. Depending on the outcome of the final games, they could be up against the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, or the New York Islanders.
Regardless of their first-round opponent, the Devils are almost guaranteed home ice advantage, provided they do not lose all three remaining games and the Rangers win all three of theirs. With Jack Hughes on the cusp of making history and the team’s strong position heading into the playoffs, the New Jersey Devils and their fans have much to be excited about as they gear up for the postseason.
Life has panned out well for Hughes and the Devils, Jack was selected first overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, and has shown great growth and progression each year in the league. Still only 21, the future is very bright for Hughes and the Devils. Jack already broke another Devils Franchise record, being the youngest played to reach 90 points in a season, you can read the story here. Jack Hughes Devils record
