Jack Hughes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jack Hughes is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Jack Hughes has 27 goals, 50 assists and 77 points in 61 games, worth 18.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
The dynamic offensive engine of the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes continues to demonstrate elite scoring prowess, posting an 18.3 GAR this season. At 25 years old, he has already compiled 428 career points in 429 games, including a remarkable 24.1 peak GAR in 2022-23.
In 61 games this year, Hughes tallied 27 goals and 50 assists for 77 points. His ability to generate offense at even strength contributes positively to his overall value, making him a cornerstone center who consistently drives the Devils' attack.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 175 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 27 | 50 | 77 | +0 | 10 | 228 | 11.8% | 21:19 | 60.4% | 24.7 | 0.9 | 18.3 | 3.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13.1 | -0.8 | +3.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 97th, WAR 97th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 27 | 50 | 77 | 18.3 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 27 | 43 | 70 | 16.8 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 27 | 47 | 74 | 18.8 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 43 | 56 | 99 | 24.1 |
| 2021-22 | 49 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 15.4 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 7.9 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 3.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jack Hughes has been worth 18.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 97th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+13.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 24.1 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Hughes's GAR this season?
Jack Hughes has been worth 18.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 97th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jack Hughes's WAR this season?
Jack Hughes has been worth about 3.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 97th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jack Hughes have this season?
Jack Hughes has 27 goals and 50 assists for 77 points in 61 games this season.
Is Jack Hughes a good center?
Jack Hughes ranks in the 97th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (18.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jack Hughes's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jack Hughes has accumulated 104.4 career GAR and 428 points.
When was Jack Hughes drafted?
Jack Hughes was drafted in 2019 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NJD.