Overview
- Jesper Bratt scored on a Dougie Hamilton-assisted breakaway in overtime to give the Devils a 5-4 victory on Thursday night.
- New Jersey built a 4-1 lead through two periods before St. Louis scored three goals in a 3:08 span to force a late third-period tie.
- Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves in the game and improved to 4-0 with the Devils since his late-October trade from Winnipeg.
- The Devils’ special teams remain a concern with a roughly 19.1% power-play rate and a roughly 67.6% penalty-kill rate, underscoring areas needing work despite the wins.
- The victory extends New Jersey’s momentum—8-2 over its last 10 and six straight home wins—and comes as the Blues manage defensive absences, including Colton Parayko being listed day-to-day, and both clubs turn quickly to upcoming road games.