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.

TAKEAWAY - The Devils needed a defenseman to replace Jonas Siegenthaler on the PK - The team has turned to Luke Hughes to fill that void - Hughes has handled the role well and continues to grow his game SALT LAKE CITY,

Luke Hughes will pick up where Dougie Hamilton left off as a puck-moving defenseman and PP1 quarterback for the Devils as they visit the defensively-challenged Flyers on Sunday afternoon, per our NHL betting picks.

Winnipeg Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov (7) drives past New Jersey Devils' Luke Hughes (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP

New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier, second from left, celebrates his second period goal with teammates, from left, Dawson Mercer (91), Luke Hughes (43) and Nico Hischier (13) against

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.

Devils Looking for Offense in Luke Hughes, Dougie Hamilton Pair. Luke Hughes has been seeing increased time alongside Dougie Hamilton, creating an offensive-minded defensive pairi

An absolute nightmare scenario has been confirmed by the Devils, as Jack Hughes's season is over following surgery.

New Jersey are in Philadelphia for an afternoon matchup against the Flyers. You can watch on TNT, TRUTV, Max or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below for your game preview and pre-game story below.

The injury to New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes is a season-altering event. The Devils bounced back in 2024-2025 to put themselves in a playoff position.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the third consecutive game and had two assists, Kyle Connor added his 33rd goal of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1.