Devils Win in Overtime Against Canadiens
Jesper Bratt secured a 4-3 victory for the New Jersey Devils by scoring on a breakaway 1:33 into overtime. The game, held at Prudential Center, saw the Devils rally late in the third period and overtime to defeat the Montreal Canadiens.
Key Moments and Player Contributions
- Timo Meier scored with 1:07 left in the third period to tie the game for New Jersey.
- Jesper Bratt not only scored the winning goal but also recorded an assist.
- Jack Hughes contributed with two assists for the Devils.
- Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves, helping maintain New Jersey’s undefeated home record this season (6-0-0).
"I just tried to read the goalie's movement and felt like I came in with a lot of speed," Bratt said. "I felt pretty comfortable in that situation to try to make him believe I'd do one thing, and just try to read what the goalie was doing."
The Devils became the first team this season to reach 10 wins with a 10-4-0 record.
"It's nice to get 10 wins, but we want to keep building our game," said Devils forward Timo Meier. "We know what we're trying to accomplish on a daily basis to get better and push each other. This game was a good game to learn from."
Performance of Montreal Canadiens
- Noah Dobson had two assists for the Canadiens.
- Jakub Dobes, the rookie goalie, made 24 saves but was emotional after the game.
- The Canadiens (9-3-2) had won their first five overtime games this season before this loss.
- Dobes had a strong start to the season, achieving six wins in his first six starts with a 1.97 goals-against average and .930 save percentage.
The 24-year-old rookie goalkeeper expressed remorse after the game, taking responsibility for the loss.
MTL@NJD: Bratt steals the puck and wins it in overtime on a breakaway.
Author's Summary
The New Jersey Devils clinched a thrilling overtime win against the Canadiens, highlighted by Jesper Bratt's decisive breakaway goal and strong team contributions, extending their unbeaten home streak.
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