The start to the 2019-20 season has been anything but ideal for the New Jersey Devils and Jack Hughes. After a dominant first two periods against Winnipeg, the team collapsed. The struggles continued against the Sabres in Buffalo.
Rookie Jack Hughes has been one of the most notable players experiencing early struggles. Hughes has posted a CF% of 23.26 and an xGF% of 23.32 through two games, both the worst on the team. On top of the rough underlying numbers, he’s also been on the ice for three goals against at 5v5 and none for.
Fortunately for the Devils, despite the slow start for Hughes, it seems the offensively struggles are mostly limited to Hughes.