Jack Hughes netted the game-winning goal in overtime, leading the New Jersey Devils to a hard-fought 4-3 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Devils, who had struggled recently with a record of two wins in their last 13 games, found momentum with this win, having lost nine of their last eleven. Jake Allen, making his debut against the Canadiens post-trade, recorded 29 saves, while Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Tomas Tatar also found the net for New Jersey. The Canadiens, despite a strong performance from their top line, suffered their first back-to-back losses since mid-December.

Montreal's offense was highlighted by goals from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Alexandre Carrier, with Carrier scoring his first goal since being traded from the Nashville Predators. Rookie Jakub Dobes made 40 saves but faced defeat in his first career loss. The game featured a tense third period where the Canadiens equalized early on, but Hughes secured the win for the Devils with his overtime goal. Notably, New Jersey maintained a nine-game winning streak at the Bell Centre, underscoring their strong historical performance in Montreal.