Overview
- 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.