Overview
- Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots to improve to 14-2-1 in his debut season.
- Taylor Hall produced a goal and an assist, including the go-ahead tally in the second period.
- Nikolaj Ehlers opened the scoring 51 seconds in and Logan Stankoven added late insurance.
- Dawson Mercer netted New Jersey's lone goal as Jake Allen finished with 26 saves.
- Carolina snapped a three-game skid and ended the Devils' two-game run, with the Hurricanes hosting Dallas next and New Jersey visiting the Islanders on Tuesday.