Jack Hughes led the New Jersey Devils to a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the New York Islanders, scoring his second goal of the game just 2:35 into the extra period. The Devils, who overcame a two-goal deficit, secured their third consecutive win with contributions from Dawson Mercer and Stefan Noesen.
Despite a strong performance from the Islanders, including goals from Simon Holmstrom, Dennis Cholowski, and Brock Nelson, they couldn't hold on to their lead. The game featured a pivotal moment when Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock broke his stick, allowing Dougie Hamilton to assist Hughes for the decisive goal.