Hughes crafted two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
Those were his first man-advantage points for Hughes in a month, but he's still doing enough at even strength to rank among the league's elite defensemen. Skating in his third year as a full-time NHLer, Hughes has amassed 28 assists and 30 total points through 37 contests -- only eight blueliners have more.