Devils 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 the Prudential Center on Thursday. Bratt also assisted on another goal, and Jack Hughes contributed two assists. The Devils remained undefeated at home this season with a 6-0-0 record, improving their overall to 10-4-0.
Key Moments and Player Performances
Bratt described his game-winning goal:
"I just tried to read the goalie's movement and felt like I came in with a lot of speed. I felt pretty comfortable to try to make him believe I'd do one thing, and just try to read what the goalie was doing."
Goalie Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves, playing a crucial role in the victory.
Forward Timo Meier, who scored with 1:07 left in the third period to tie the game, commented on the team’s progress:
"It's nice to get 10 wins, but we want to keep building our game. We know what we're trying to accomplish daily to get better and push each other. This game was a good game to learn from."
Canadiens' Efforts and Goalie Struggles
Noah Dobson recorded two assists, while rookie goalie Jakub Dobes made 24 saves for the Canadiens, who slipped to a 9-3-2 record. Montreal had previously won all five games that went into overtime this season. Dobes had started the season strong with six wins, a 1.97 goals-against average, and a .930 save percentage. After the game, the 24-year-old goalie expressed disappointment, taking responsibility for the loss.
"The 24-year-old rookie goalie became emotional when speaking with the media postgame, blaming himself for the loss."
The Devils were the first team this season to reach 10 wins, emphasizing their strong start at home and determination to improve.
Summary: The New Jersey Devils overcame a late third-period tie and secured a 4-3 overtime victory against the Canadiens, showcasing strong team effort and resilience led by Jesper Bratt’s decisive goal.
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