Quick Recap: Devils 4, Canadiens 3 (OT)
The New Jersey Devils secured a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Montréal Canadiens, highlighted by several key moments and impactful goals.
Game Highlights
- NJD 1, MTL 0: Cody Glass scored unassisted just 1:53 into the game, marking a strong return from injury.
- NJD 1, MTL 1: The Canadiens tied the game with a puck that deflected over goalie Jacob Markstrom's head.
- NJD 2, MTL 1: Ondrej Palat netted his first goal of the season to give the Devils the lead.
- NJD 2, MTL 2: The Canadiens evened the score less than a minute into the period.
- MTL 3, NJD 2: Oliver Kapanen scored a rebound goal, putting the Canadiens ahead for the first time.
- NJD 3, MTL 3: Timo Meier tied the game with 1:07 remaining, taking advantage of the extra attacker after Markstrom was pulled.
- NJD 4, MTL 3: Jesper Bratt scored the overtime winner, clinching the victory for New Jersey.
"Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks to the team after a 4-3 overtime win against the Habs."
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Author's summary: The Devils edged out the Canadiens thanks to key returns and clutch goals, highlighting a hard-fought, fast-paced contest settled in overtime.