Simon Nemec clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory for the New Jersey Devils over the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 3 of their playoff series, scoring just 2:36 into the second overtime. The win marks an important rebound for the Devils, who had lost the first two games of the series. Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer contributed with goals during regulation, while Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves, showcasing his steadfast presence in the net. For the Hurricanes, goals from Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho kept them competitive, but they ultimately fell short in a gripping overtime.

New Jersey's victory also highlighted their offensive resilience, as Mercer’s third-period goal had initially extended their lead to 2-0. However, the Hurricanes rallied with power-play goals from Jarvis and Aho to tie the game, showcasing their ability to respond under pressure. With Game 4 looming, the playoff intensity is only expected to escalate.

The Minnesota Wild secured a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to early goals from Jared Spurgeon and Marat Khusnutdinov. Filip Gustavsson showcased his skills by stopping 31 shots, while Marcus Foligno added an empty-net goal in the final moments. This win marks Minnesota's second consecutive victory, improving their record to 3-5-0 over the last eight games.

On the opposing side, William Nylander scored the lone goal for Toronto, which has now lost three straight games in regulation. Joseph Woll managed 22 saves, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat.

In other action, the Florida Panthers shut out the Los Angeles Kings with a 3-0 victory. Matthew Tkachuk led the way with one goal and two assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his second shutout of the season. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett also contributed goals, helping Florida stay close to the top of the Atlantic Division.

The New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Philadelphia Flyers with a commanding 5-0 win. Four of the Devils' goals came in a dominant second period, with Ondrej Palat, Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian, and Dawson Mercer each finding the net. Jake Allen made 24 saves for his third shutout of the season, as New Jersey continued to build momentum.

The New Jersey Devils secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, highlighted by a dominant second period where they scored four goals within a span of just 13 minutes. Ondrej Palat opened the scoring on a power play, followed by goals from Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian, and Dawson Mercer, who capped off the scoring frenzy. Jack Hughes added another goal early in the third period to solidify the win.

Jake Allen was stellar in goal for the Devils, making 24 saves and earning his third shutout of the season. This win marks New Jersey's third victory in their last four games, improving their record to 15-8-4 at home. The Flyers struggled once again, falling to 11-12-5 on the road and continuing their woes in back-to-back game scenarios, where they are now 1-8-1 this season.

Dawson Mercer scored two goals during a dominant second period for the New Jersey Devils, leading them to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins. Nico Hischier contributed with a goal and two assists, while Dougie Hamilton and Stefan Noesen added goals for New Jersey. Timo Meier also made his mark with two assists, helping the Devils end a four-game losing streak. Bruins’ Morgan Geekie scored their lone goal, while Jeremy Swayman faced 25 shots before being substituted. In another matchup, Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dawson Mercer scored two goals as the New Jersey Devils dominated the Boston Bruins with a 5-1 victory, showcasing a four-goal second period. Nico Hischier contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, while Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier, and Stefan Noesen also added to the scoreline, with two of the goals coming on power plays. Following this win, the Devils broke a four-game losing streak, and goalie Jake Allen made a notable impact, stopping all 16 shots in relief of Jacob Markstrom, who exited due to injury. Boston's Morgan Geekie opened the scoring, but the Bruins faced their eighth loss in eleven games, struggling to maintain momentum.