Devils Secure Overtime Victory Against Canadiens
Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway 1:33 into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center on Thursday. Earlier in the third period, Timo Meier had scored with 1:07 remaining to help New Jersey tie the game.
Key Performances and Game Summary
- Jesper Bratt contributed a goal and an assist, while Jack Hughes added two assists for the Devils, who improved to 10-4-0 overall and remain undefeated at home (6-0-0).
- Goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 16 shots to secure the victory.
- For the Canadiens, Noah Dobson recorded two assists, and rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 24 saves.
- Montreal had previously won all five of their games that went into overtime this season.
"I just tried to read the goalie's movement and felt like I came in with a lot of speed," said Jesper Bratt. "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."
"It's nice to get 10 wins, but we want to keep building our game," Devils forward Timo Meier commented. "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."
Jakub Dobes, who had won his first six starts this season with a 1.97 goals-against average and .930 save percentage, appeared emotional in the postgame interview, taking responsibility for the loss.
Summary
The Devils extended their unbeaten home streak thanks to Bratt's clutch overtime goal, while the Canadiens' rookie goalie faced a tough defeat despite a strong season start.
Author's Summary: Jesper Bratt’s overtime goal sealed the Devils’ 4-3 win, showcasing New Jersey’s resilience and extending their perfect home record this season.
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