Overview
- Dawson Mercer scored twice while short-handed, capping the night with an empty-netter late in the third period.
- Jacob Markstrom delivered a high-volume performance in goal a day after agreeing to a two-year, $12 million deal.
- Brian Halonen recorded his first NHL goal in his 12th game, and Nico Hischier ended a seven-game drought with the opener.
- New Jersey halted a two-game skid after allowing 13 goals in its previous two outings and tightened its defensive play.
- Los Angeles saw a seven-game point streak end and remained winless in five home games.