New Jersey Devils Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 4-2, Marking Fourth Win in Five Games

Devils overcome Blackhawks despite absence of top scorer Jack Hughes, with Dawson Mercer, Max Willman, Curtis Lazar and Michael McLeod scoring to secure the victory.

Despite the absence of top scorer Jack Hughes, the New Jersey Devils secured a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, marking their fourth win in five games.
The Devils outperformed the Blackhawks, outshooting them 40-34, including an empty-net goal by Michael McLeod in the final second.
Dawson Mercer, Max Willman, Curtis Lazar and Michael McLeod scored to back a 32-save effort from goalie Vitek Vanecek, contributing to the victory.
Willman, who was promoted from Utica of the American Hockey League as a roster replacement for Hughes, scored after a Blackhawks turnover.
The Devils' victory was also made possible by their resilience in overcoming a 1-0 lead by the Blackhawks just 1:51 into the game, courtesy of Taylor Hall.