Hughes logged two assists and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Hughes has gone six games without a goal, but he has three assists in that span. The 24-year-old rookie has also been at or above 17 minutes of ice time in three of the last four games, showing that he's getting more trust from the Avalanche's coaching staff. Hughes has opened his NHL career with six points, 33 shots on net, 12 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 15 appearances.
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Avalanche's T.J. Hughes: Lights lamp again Monday
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Hughes scored his second goal of the season in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
The rookie added two shots on net, one hit and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. Hughes has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, and through his first nine NHL contests the University of Michigan star has produced two goals and three points, and he's looking increasingly comfortable at the top level.
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Avalanche's T.J. Hughes: Nets first career goal
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Hughes scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Hughes has maintained a spot on the third line to begin the season. His first career NHL goal came in his eighth appearance, but he has been generating a fair share of chances. Hughes has added one assist, 17 shots on net, eight hits and an even plus-minus rating so far. Hughes' offense is still a work in progress, but his hockey smarts have earned him a role on the top power-play unit for now.
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Avalanche's T.J. Hughes: Contributes first assist
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Hughes logged an assist, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.
The helper was Hughes' first point in four NHL games. The 24-year-old winger has turned a strong training camp into a steady third-line role with power-play time. In addition to the helper, he's produced 11 shots on net, five hits and a plus-1 rating. Hughes' offense isn't to the level that fantasy managers need to roster him yet, but he could be worth adding if he gets on a hot streak later in the year.
