Jack Hughes posts three points in Devils overtime win

Fantasy hockey: Hughes delivered 1 goal and 2 assists with 8 shots Tuesday, a strong line that reflects the form already baked into his elite averages.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 14, 2026

Jack Hughes posted 1 goal and 2 assists with 8 shots and a plus-2 rating in 23:31 of ice time in New Jersey's 5-4 overtime win against Detroit on Tuesday, October 13.

The three-point outing showcases the scoring ability of a player already averaging 1.26 points per game in his recent sample, making this a normal night for an elite center whose fantasy value was already established before puck drop.

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Jack Hughes

Hughes's production matches what managers should expect from a center averaging 1.26 points per game and 3.9 shots per game in his recent sample of 168 games. The 8 shots nearly doubled his typical output, while his 23:31 of ice time topped his usual 21:14 a night. His underlying play grades 97 out of 100 among forwards when measuring shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

The Devils center anchors the first power-play unit and ranks third among all New Jersey skaters in power-play time at 2:52 per game. He has three games remaining this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, plus three more next week. His consistency and elite process make him a hold in all formats, not a change-of-plan addition after one big game.

What to do

• Hold Jack Hughes as an elite center whose three-point night reflects his established 1.26 points per game average.

• Start Hughes in all three of his remaining games this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

• Trust his grade-97 underlying process as a sign his scoring will remain sustainable.

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