Thrilling Overtime Victory
In a thrilling overtime finish, Simon Nemec clinched a 2-1 victory for the New Jersey Devils against the Calgary Flames in Alberta on Monday night. The decisive goal came just 1:18 into the extra period, with Nemec receiving a backhand feed from star player Jack Hughes before firing a shot past Flames goalie Devin Cooley from close proximity.
Team Recovery
This win marked a recovery for the Devils, who previously faced a disappointing 4-1 defeat at home against the Carolina Hurricanes just two nights earlier. The team’s goalie Jacob Markstrom was instrumental in this success, recording 21 saves that proved vital for New Jersey, who have now won three out of their last four games.
Game Highlights
The scoring began in the second period when Dawson Mercer netted the opening goal for the Devils at 7:51. However, the Flames quickly leveled the game with Nazem Kadri’s goal at 9:44, aided by rookie Matvei Gridin, who achieved his first NHL assist on that play. Cooley, the Flames’ netminder, finished the game with 29 saves, despite his team having a two-game winning streak prior to this matchup.
Notable Incidents
The game also saw a notable incident when Devils defenseman Luke Hughes exited the ice in the second period after taking a hit during a puck battle, raising concerns regarding his status. On a different note, Flames’ new defenseman Zach Whitecloud made his debut, having recently transferred from the Vegas Golden Knights along with two draft picks as part of the trade that sent veteran Rasmus Andersson to Vegas. Whitecloud had a solid debut, contributing with two shots and blocking three others in just over 22 minutes on the ice.
Upcoming Matches
As the teams regroup, the Devils are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, while the Flames will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
