Stefan Noesen's power-play goal in overtime led the New Jersey Devils to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Jacob Markstrom showcased his skills with 23 saves, continuing his impressive debut season with the Devils, now boasting a record of 21-8-3.
Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes also contributed goals for New Jersey, which aimed to bounce back from a tough road trip. Their win marked the team's sixth consecutive victory at home, further solidifying their strong performance.
The game began with Palat scoring at 8:09 in the first period, but Tampa Bay quickly responded with Victor Hedman’s goal. Hughes then netted a shot past Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, putting the Devils ahead before Nikita Kucherov tied the game in the third period. Ultimately, it was Noesen who clinched the win in overtime.