In a thrilling overtime victory, Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The game saw Jake Allen make 29 saves in his first regular-season start since his trade from Montreal to New Jersey in March. The Devils, experiencing a resurgence after a tough stretch, secured their second consecutive win.
The offensive output was distributed among Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Tomas Tatar, showcasing a balanced attack. For the Canadiens, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Alexandre Carrier found the back of the net, but it wasn't enough to prevent their first back-to-back losses since December 2024.
Rookie Jakub Dobes made 40 saves for the Canadiens but faced relentless pressure, culminating in Hughes’ overtime goal. The Devils were without their starting goalie, Jacob Markstrom, sidelined for weeks due to an MCL strain, yet they maintained a strong performance, especially in a venue where they’ve now won nine straight games since April 2018.
