In a thrilling overtime matchup, Jack Hughes propelled the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. This win marks the Devils' second consecutive victory after a rough patch of losing nine out of their previous eleven games. Hughes, who continues to shine, netted the decisive goal just over four minutes into the extra period. Jake Allen, in his first regular-season start against his former team, made 29 saves, showcasing strong performance despite facing a barrage from the Canadiens.

The Canadiens' power trio of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Alexandre Carrier was instrumental in their efforts, scoring all three of their goals and combining for an impressive seven points. However, their effort fell short as Jakub Dobes, the rookie goaltender making his NHL debut, could not secure a win despite a valiant effort with 40 saves. This game was also significant for the Devils as they played without their starting netminder Jacob Markstrom, sidelined with a knee injury.