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Hughes' OT Winner Lifts Devils Over Avalanche for 8th Straight Win

New Jersey rides its longest streak since 2022-23 into Tuesday's rematch in Denver.

Overview

  • The victory marks New Jersey's eighth consecutive win, the club's best run since a 13-game streak in 2022-23.
  • Defenseman Simon Nemec logged three assists, including the feed on Jack Hughes' overtime goal.
  • Goaltender Jake Allen made 21 saves to move to 5-0-0 since Jacob Markstrom was injured on Oct. 13 in Columbus.
  • Colorado has dropped two straight after a 5-0-3 start, starting Trent Miner for the first time this season as Mackenzie Blackwood remains out and Scott Wedgewood handles most starts.
  • The teams complete a home-and-home in Denver on Tuesday, which also begins a four-game road trip for the Devils.