Luke Hughes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Luke Hughes is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Luke Hughes has 6 goals, 29 assists and 35 points in 68 games, worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A promising young defenseman, Luke Hughes has quickly established himself as an offensive force on the New Jersey Devils' blue line. At just 22, he has already accumulated 128 points in 223 career games, demonstrating significant scoring ability from the back end. His peak GAR of 9.4 in 2024-25 highlights his potential as a high-impact contributor.
This season, Hughes continues to drive play offensively, with 35 points in 68 games and a current GAR of 2.6. His primary value comes from his even-strength offense, contributing +1.9 GAR in that area, making him a key part of the team's attack.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 4 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 6 | 29 | 35 | -4 | 32 | 150 | 4.0% | 23:01 | 54.9% | 8.1 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 0.75 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.0 | -2.1 | +1.7 | +0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 7 | 37 | 44 | 8.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 9 | 38 | 47 | 8.0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Luke Hughes has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.7 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luke Hughes's GAR this season?
Luke Hughes has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Luke Hughes have this season?
Luke Hughes has 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points in 68 games this season.
Is Luke Hughes a good defenseman?
Luke Hughes ranks in the 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.2) in the 2025-26 season.