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Nemec’s OT Hat Trick Winner Lifts Devils Over Blackhawks 4-3

At 21, he became the Devils’ first player that young with a hat trick, underscoring New Jersey’s clear edge in play.

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec shoots and scores against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Feb 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty (24) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 5, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (17) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Simon Nemec capped his first NHL hat trick at 3:28 of overtime on a semi-breakaway sprung by a stretch pass from goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who recorded the primary assist.
  • Connor Bedard opened the scoring on a 5-on-3 and extended his point streak to a career-high nine games.
  • Chicago surrendered three separate leads and was outshot 37-20 as Spencer Knight made 33 saves to keep the game level late.
  • Landon Slaggert scored after a same-day recall from Rockford, and Sam Lafferty added a highlight-reel first goal of his season.
  • New Jersey moved to 3-0-1 in its last four and has seven straight wins over Chicago, with both teams missing multiple regulars due to injuries or illness.