Devils Rally Late, Win in Overtime Against Canadiens
Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway 1:33 into overtime, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center on Thursday. Bratt also contributed with an assist, while Jack Hughes added two assists for the Devils, who remain undefeated at home this season with a 6-0-0 record.
Key Moments and Player Performances
- Timo Meier scored with 1:07 left in the third period to tie the game for New Jersey.
- Goalie Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves, helping secure the Devils' tenth win of the season.
- Noah Dobson recorded two assists for Montreal, whose goalie Jakub Dobes made 24 saves.
Player Quotes
“I just tried to read the goalie's movement and felt like I came in with a lot of speed. I felt pretty comfortable in that situation to try to make him believe I'd do one thing, and just try to read what the goalie was doing.” – Jesper Bratt
“It's nice to get 10 wins, but we want to keep building our game. We know what we're trying to accomplish daily to get better and push each other. This game was a good game to learn from.” – Timo Meier
Jakub Dobes, who had won his first six starts with a 1.97 goals-against average and .930 save percentage, became emotional after the game and took responsibility for the loss.
Season Highlights
- New Jersey Devils are the first team to reach 10 wins this season.
- The Canadiens started the season strong with five straight wins in overtime games.
Jesper Bratt’s overtime heroics capped a determined comeback by the Devils, demonstrating their resilience and home dominance early in the season.
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