Brandon Hagel achieved his first natural hat trick as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-5 in a high-scoring affair. Victor Hedman also shined with two goals, while Anthony Cirelli contributed four assists. The Lightning broke a two-game losing streak, showcasing an offensive explosion despite being on the tail end of back-to-back games.

The Devils struggled defensively, allowing five consecutive goals in the second period, leading to their third loss in four games. Timo Meier scored twice for New Jersey, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tampa Bay's offensive onslaught.