Jack Hughes had two goals and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils pulled within one point of first place in the Metropolitan Division with an 8-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday.
Devils score 8, top Blue Jackets to gain in Metropolitan Division race
Hughes has 4 points for New Jersey, which wins 50 games for 2nd time in franchise history
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Hughes, Meier propel Devils to 8-1 win

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CBJ@NJD: Hughes nets his 41st goal of the season
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CBJ@NJD: Hughes nets second goal of game with PPG
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CBJ@NJD: Meier scores second goal of the game