In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, Timo Meier scored in the seventh round of a shootout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jack Hughes scored twice for the Devils, with Nico Daws making 25 saves in regulation and overtime before coming up big in the shootout. Jesper Bratt assisted on both of Hughes’ goals, showcasing their chemistry. Rickard Rakell and Kevin Hayes scored for the Penguins, with Alex Nedeljkovic making 19 saves.
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby briefly left the game in the third period after colliding with two Devils players, but returned to finish the game. The Devils played most of the game without defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler, who appeared to suffer a lower-body injury.
The Devils’ strong defensive play and the dynamic duo of Hughes and Bratt continue to propel them forward, while the Penguins are showing resilience after recent trades. A key moment in the game was Dougie Hamilton’s goal in the shootout to keep the Devils in the game.
Next up, the Devils will host the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Penguins will visit the New York Rangers. With this win, the Devils extended their winning streak in Pittsburgh to six games, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NHL.
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