NEWARK, N.J. — Luke Hughes is 19 years old. His third ever game as a National Hockey League defenseman was Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes, with his club attempting to climb out of a 2-0 hole.
Yet if there was pressure, he didn't feel it. If there were worries, he didn't have them. «I don't really get nervous playing.
I got a lot more nervous watching from up top,» said Luke Hughes, who had two assists in 12:55 of ice time, helping to energize the Devils in their 8-4 triumph at home on Sunday. «I thought the fans were great.
Loved the 'Luuuuuu' chants. But no nerves today.» Hughes was drafted fourth overall in 2021 and signed with the Devils to join his brother Jack Hughes after his season with the University of Michigan ended.