Devils Win in Overtime Against Canadiens
Jesper Bratt scored a breakaway goal 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 Player Contributions
- Jesper Bratt also recorded an assist.
- Jack Hughes contributed two assists for the Devils, who remain undefeated at home this season (6-0-0).
- Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves to support the Devils' win.
- Timo Meier scored with 1:07 remaining in the third period, helping New Jersey tie the game before overtime.
"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."
Team Achievements and Comments
The Devils became the first NHL team to reach 10 wins this season, with an overall record of 10-4-0.
"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."
Montreal Canadiens Performance
- Noah Dobson recorded two assists for Montreal.
- Goalie Jakub Dobes made 24 saves, but the Canadiens fell short despite winning their first five overtime games this season.
Dobes had started his season strong with six straight wins, holding a 1.97 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. After the loss, the 24-year-old rookie became emotional, accepting responsibility for the defeat.
"I feel like I let the team down," Dobes said during his postgame interview.
Author's summary: New Jersey Devils extended their perfect home streak and reached 10 wins this season, overcoming the Montreal Canadiens in a thrilling overtime battle powered by Jesper Bratt's winning goal.
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