Devils center Jack Hughes scores twice in win over Oilers
The gist
Devils center Jack Hughes scored two goals and an assist in a 4-3 shootout win over Edmonton.
The win ended the Oilers' three-game streak and kept New Jersey hot at 10-5-0.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026The Devils acquired goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets.
- Nov 3, 2026Hughes scored twice in 45 seconds of the second period and added an assist as the Devils beat the Oilers 4-3 in a shootout; Hellebuyck won his first home start as a Devil.
- Nov 5, 2026Hughes recorded two assists, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in a 5-4 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues.
Key terms
- shootout
- An extra period played in ice hockey to decide a winner when the score is tied after regulation.
- plus-2 rating
- A sports statistic showing a player was on the ice for two more of their team's goals than the opponent's.
Source: Wikipedia