Hughes scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
Hughes' late tally kept his point streak alive at seven games. He has six goals and seven helpers during the streak, and he's been kept off the scoresheet just once in his last 11 outings. For the year, the star center has 10 goals, 17 assists, 79 shots and a plus-13 rating over 20 appearances to power the Devils' offense.