Jake Allen delivered a remarkable performance with a 34-save shutout as the New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens, 4-0. Allen, facing his former team, staved off a penalty shot from Owen Beck with just 15 seconds left, marking his fourth shutout this season. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes shone, each contributing a goal and an assist for New Jersey, while Paul Cotter and Luke Hughes also found the net. The Devils improved to 31-20-6 on the season.

The Canadiens struggled once again, losing their seventh game in eight outings, as Sam Montembeault made 18 saves. Despite early promise, the team was unable to break Allen's resolve or convert on scoring chances. Bratt's opening goal set the tone, followed by contributions from Cotter, Jack Hughes, and Luke Hughes, solidifying the win for the Devils.

The Hughes brothers had a standout night, each contributing to their teams' victories in Wednesday's NHL action. Jack and Luke Hughes both netted two points in the New Jersey Devils' 5-0 shutout against the Philadelphia Flyers, propelling the team closer to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division standings. Jack reached a milestone by marking his 20th goal of the season, becoming one of only four players in franchise history to record four 20-goal seasons by age 23. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby's overtime winner for the Pittsburgh Penguins helped them stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Crosby's performance also allowed him to move up in all-time lists for multi-point games and playoff appearances.

Quinn Hughes also shone brightly for the Vancouver Canucks, extending his point streak to seven games and helping the team secure a win over the Flames. Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild recorded a remarkable performance in net, earning a regulation win against the Maple Leafs and marking the team's first victory in Toronto since 2019. The Panthers capitalized on Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout, allowing Matthew Tkachuk to shine with a three-point outing, pushing Florida to the top of the Atlantic Division.

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.

The Ottawa Senators earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils, with standout performances from Artem Zub, who scored the decisive goal, and Anton Forsberg, who made 25 saves. The match saw goals from Senators rookie Zack Ostapchuk, who netted his first NHL goal, and Tomas Tatar for the Devils. Despite a strong first period from New Jersey, outshooting Ottawa 16-2, Forsberg’s impressive goaltending kept the game scoreless until the second period.

The Senators have shown resilience, claiming points in six consecutive games with a record of 5-0-1. As they prepare for their next challenge against the New York Rangers, they aim to maintain their momentum while navigating a challenging road trip.