The New Jersey Devils are privileged to have the NHL's best 3-on-3 player, nearly cementing them with an overtime victory every time they end up playing extra hockey.
JP Gambatese argues that New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is the best 3-on-3 player in the world. Gambatese highlights Hughes's ability to excel in open ice during overtime, noting that he has already scored three overtime game-winning goals across 18 games in the 2026-27 season.
According to PostHockey data cited in the piece, Hughes leads the NHL over the past five years in individual shot attempts, shots on goal, and individual expected goals per hour among players with at least 60 minutes of 3-on-3 ice time. Gambatese also notes that Hughes has recorded nine overtime winners in that span.
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