The New Jersey Devils bounced back in style Wednesday night, ending a three-game slump with a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. 🎉 Luke Hughes and Jesper Bratt lit up the ice with a combined five assists, proving why they’re key players in the Devils’ lineup.
Nathan Bastian, Timo Meier, Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer, and Stefan Noesen all found the net for New Jersey. Bratt, now with 84 points this season (a career high! 🚀), has been on fire lately, racking up four assists in his last three games. Goalie Jacob Markstrom also held the fort with 21 solid saves.
Captain Nico Hischier kept his hot streak alive, adding an assist on Noesen’s empty-net goal for his eighth straight game with a point. Chicago’s Frank Nazar scored his first NHL goal, but the Blackhawks couldn’t reverse their downward spiral—they’ve now lost eight of their last 10 games. 😬
New Jersey’s explosive first period set the tone, with Bastian and Mercer scoring just 27 seconds apart. Mercer’s power-play goal came a mere five seconds into the penalty—talk about efficiency! 💥 The Devils’ last all-around scoring spree (even strength, power play, short-handed, and empty net) dates back to November 2024 against the Panthers.
For fans and fantasy league managers, this game was a goldmine of highlights. Let’s see if the Devils can keep this momentum rolling! 🚨
