Devils Snap Panthers’ Seven-Game Winning Streak
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 33 saves, and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Game Highlights
- Jack Hughes scored in the first period for the Devils, Paul Cotter put New Jersey up 3-1 with 15:07 left, and Dougie Hamilton and Jesper Bratt each had a pair of assists.
- Ondrej Palat had an empty-netter to cap the win.
- Markstrom, in his 498th career game, made 33 saves to improve to 9-0-0 this season when leading after two periods.
Takeaways
- The Devils have shown resilience all season, and Tuesday was another example. With this win, they improved to 5-2-1 this season coming off a loss.
- The Panthers face a tough 10-game stretch, including two games against New Jersey, two against NHL-leading Winnipeg, and single matchups against Chicago, Colorado, Washington, and Toronto.
Key Moment
- A wild fight between Florida’s Jonah Gadjovich and New Jersey’s Brenden Dillon midway through the second period, with both players holding each other’s sweater and throwing punches.
Key Stat
- The Devils improved to 9-0-0 this season when leading after two periods. It’s almost a guaranteed win in the NHL when leading after 40 minutes, with teams coming into Tuesday with a 181-4-15 record in that scenario.
Up Next
- The teams meet again Thursday night in Sunrise.
Conclusion
The Devils’ win snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak and showcased their resilience, improving to 5-2-1 this season coming off a loss. The Panthers face a challenging 10-game stretch, including matchups against top teams in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who scored the go-ahead goal for the Devils?
A: Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period.
Q: How many saves did Jacob Markstrom make in the game?
A: Markstrom made 33 saves in the game.
Q: What is the Devils’ record when leading after two periods this season?
A: The Devils are 9-0-0 this season when leading after two periods.
