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New Jersey Devils C Jack Hughes scores twice in first preseason game (Video)

Jack Hughes, the first overall pick in this year’s draft, didn’t waste any time in his first preseason action with the New Jersey Devils. The highly-touted prospect scored his first goal against the Boston Bruins.

ud83dudea8 GOAL! Scored by #86 Jack Hughes! pic.twitter.com/c1WmDJOUQL

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 17, 2019

Hughes took a cross-ice pass from Ty Smith and buried a wrister to the left of Bruins goalie Dan Vladar. The power-play goal tied the game 1-1 at the midpoint of the second period.

Hughes wasn’t done displaying the skill that led to his selection by the Devils.