Jack Hughes has emulated the achievements of Mario Lemieux and Leon Draisaitl

Forward Jack Hughes, of the New Jersey Devils, accumulated two points (0+2) in the match against the Minnesota Wild, contributing to his team's 5-3 victory. The 22-year-old forward, with a tally of 20 points (5+15) amassed over nine matches, remains the leading scorer in the current NHL regular season.

Jack Hughes has etched his name into the annals of the league. In the 21st century, only two players had managed to accumulate no less than 20 points in their initial nine matches of a season prior to him. These luminaries include the legendary Mario Lemieux (5+15 in the 2002/2003 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins) and the forward for the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl (9+11 in the 2021/2022 season).

In total, Jack Hughes has participated in 253 NHL matches, amassing 227 points, which encompass 92 goals and 135 assists. He was the first overall pick in the 2019 draft. Jack Hughes commands an annual salary of 8 million dollars. His contract with the New Jersey Devils is set to run through the conclusion of the 2029/2030 season.