ESPN.com · May 8, 2023
Rookie Luke Hughes delivers 'a great night,' Devils win Game 3
NEWARK, N.J. -- Luke Hughes is 19 years old. His third ever game as a National Hockey League defenseman was Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes, with his club attempting to climb out of a 2-0 hole.
Yet if there was pressure, he didn't feel it. If there were worries, he didn't have them.
"I don't really get nervous playing. I got a lot more nervous watching from up top," said Luke Hughes, who had two assists in 12:55 of ice time, helping to energize the Devils in their 8-4 triumph at home on Sunday.
"I thought the fans were great. Loved the 'Luuuuuu' chants. But no nerves today."