Jack Hughes somehow seems to be pushing his draft stock even higher.
The projected No. 1 pick in June's draft proved he's worthy of phenom status at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Sunday, breaking Alex Ovechkin's record for points at the tournament by recording 32 (14 goals, 18 assists) in 14 combined games, according to NHL.com. Ovechkin previously held the record with 31 points (23 goals, eight assists) in 14 combined contests.
Hughes set the record across two years and wrapped up 2019's showing with a tournament-high 20 points in seven contests, helping the U.S. capture a bronze medal over Canada.
Ovechkin set the mark at the 2002 and 2003 tournaments before he was drafted first overall by the Washington Capitals.
Hughes has been the consensus No. 1 prospect all year. His NHL fate will be decided at the draft June 21 with the New Jersey Devils owning the first overall pick.
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