Devils Edge Canadiens in Overtime Thriller, Extend Winning Streak in Montreal

Jack Hughes' breakaway goal secures a 4-3 overtime victory for New Jersey, marking their ninth consecutive road win against Montreal.

Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime after a turnover by Montreal's Mike Matheson, sealing a 4-3 victory for the Devils.
New Jersey's Jesper Bratt contributed a goal and an assist, while Nico Hischier and Tomas Tatar also found the net for the Devils.
Montreal's top line of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky combined for seven points, with Suzuki and Caufield each recording a goal and an assist.
Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 40 saves in his first NHL loss, while former Canadiens goalie Jake Allen stopped 29 shots in his return to Montreal.
The Devils extended their road win streak against the Canadiens to nine games, tying a franchise record for consecutive wins against a single opponent on the road.