Devils Tie Game Late, Win in Overtime Against Canadiens
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
- Timo Meier scored with 1:07 remaining in the third period to tie the game for New Jersey.
- Jesper Bratt not only scored the winning goal but also contributed an assist.
- Jack Hughes added two assists for the Devils, who remain undefeated at home this season (6-0-0) and have improved to 10-4-0 overall.
Player Performances
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves in the win. On the Canadiens' side, rookie goalie Jakub Dobes recorded 24 saves but became emotional after the game, taking responsibility for the loss. Dobes had previously started the season with six straight wins, boasting a 1.97 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage.
Quotes from the Game
"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."
"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."
Additional Details
- Noah Dobson contributed two assists for Montreal.
- The Canadiens had won their first five games that went into overtime this season before this defeat.
Author's summary: The New Jersey Devils extended their home winning streak and reached 10 victories, with Jesper Bratt's overtime goal sealing a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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