Jack Hughes clinched the victory for the New Jersey Devils with an overtime goal, securing a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. This match marked a significant achievement for Jake Allen, who returned to his former team as a Devil and made 29 crucial saves. The Devils, recovering from a poor stretch of just two wins in their previous eleven games, showcased a stronger offense with goals from Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Tomas Tatar. In contrast, the Canadiens faced consecutive losses for the first time in nearly a year despite goals from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Alexandre Carrier. The game also highlighted Jakub Dobes, who made 40 saves but suffered his first NHL loss.

The Devils played without their starting goalie, Jacob Markstrom, who is expected to be sidelined for weeks due to an injury. Notably, the Canadiens' top line dominated the ice, contributing to all three goals scored against New Jersey. Despite the defeat, the Canadiens demonstrated resilience, with Carrier scoring his first goal since his trade to Montreal. The Devils, meanwhile, extended their winning streak at the Bell Centre, marking their ninth consecutive victory in that arena.