Overview

• Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime to secure the Devils’ 3–2 win in Game 3, cutting Carolina’s series lead to 2–1.
• Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer contributed regulation goals for New Jersey, while Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves in net.
• Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis scored for the Hurricanes, with Frederik Andersen delivering 34 saves in a strong performance.
• Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler returned for the Devils after a long absence, but the team remains without Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon, and lost Jonathan Kovacevic during the game.
• Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at the Prudential Center, giving the Devils a chance to even the series before it shifts back to Raleigh for Game 5 on Tuesday.