Devils Tie Late in 3rd, Edge Canadiens in OT
Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway 1:33 into overtime, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center on Thursday.
Key Moments and Players
- Bratt assisted on Timo Meier’s goal with 1:07 left in the third period that tied the game.
- Jack Hughes contributed two assists for the Devils.
- Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves to secure the win.
- Noah Dobson had two assists for the Canadiens.
- Rookie goalie Jakub Dobes made 24 saves but became emotional after the game, feeling responsible for the defeat.
Player Quotes
"I just tried to read the goalie's movement and felt like I came in with a lot of speed," Jesper 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."
"It's nice to get 10 wins, but we want to keep building our game," Devils forward Timo Meier said. "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."
Team Performances
New Jersey improved to 10-4-0 and remains undefeated at home (6-0-0). They became the first NHL team this season to reach 10 wins. Montreal dropped to 9-3-2 and had previously won all five of their games that went into overtime.
Additional Context
Jakub Dobes started this season strong with six straight wins, posting a 1.97 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage before his first loss.
Summary: The Devils secured a tough overtime win with Bratt’s decisive goal, maintaining their unbeaten home record and marking a key milestone of 10 wins this season, while the Canadiens' overtime streak was snapped.