Devils Overcome Star Loss, Bratt Scores in Overtime
The New Jersey Devils faced another significant setback with an injury but managed to secure a victory in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens. Jesper Bratt became the hero by scoring the winning goal.
Key Injury and Game Progress
Dougie Hamilton was injured about five minutes into the second period. Despite this, the Devils maintained a one-goal lead going into the second period. The Canadiens then took the lead midway through the third period, but the Devils managed to tie the game with roughly one minute remaining. Jesper Bratt’s overtime goal earned the Devils two points on Thursday.
Game Highlights
- The Devils took an early lead with Cody Glass scoring from the left circle after retrieving a loose puck in the neutral zone.
- The Canadiens quickly responded with a lucky goal: a high wrist shot by Noah Dobson hit Kirby Dach on its way to the net, deceiving goalie Jacob Markstrom.
- Both teams scored on their first shots of the game.
- Following exchanges of minor penalties, the teams played four-on-four hockey, during which Luke Hughes lost the puck at the New Jersey blue line, leading to a breakaway by Cole Caufield.
"The Devils went ahead early in the first period thanks to Cody Glass, who retrieved the loose puck in the neutral, and scored on the rush from the left circle for a 1–0 lead."
"A high wrist shot by Noah Dobson from the far wall hit Kirby Dach on the way to the net, forcing Jacob Markstrom to lose sight of the puck as it floated over his shoulder and past the goal line."
The Devils showed resilience by overcoming injury challenges and steady pressure, ultimately claiming a hard-fought win.
Author’s summary: Despite losing a key player early, the New Jersey Devils rallied with clutch plays, including Jesper Bratt’s overtime heroics, to defeat the Canadiens.