Anthony Mantha’s three-point performance helped New Jersey edge St. Louis 5–4 on Thursday.
New Jersey edged St. Louis 5–4 on Thursday, today in Eastern time, with Anthony Mantha leading the Devils’ attack. Mantha recorded 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 points, 3 shots and 1 hit, while Jack Hughes supplied 2 assists, 2 points and 6 shots with a +2 rating. Luke Hughes added a goal and an assist for 2 points on 2 shots, and Brett Pesce chipped in 2 assists. Philip Broberg and Mason McTavish each scored and assisted for the Blues; McTavish also had 2 hits, while Robert Thomas scored St. Louis’ power-play goal. Jordan Binnington stopped 31 of 35 shots for St. Louis (.886), and Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves on 31 shots for New Jersey (.871). Mantha’s two-goal output and the Devils’ support from Jack and Luke Hughes proved the difference in the one-goal finish.
Key Performers
Anthony Mantha, Devils: 2 G, 1 A, 3 P, 3 shots, 1 hit. Jack Hughes, Devils: 2 A, 2 P, 6 shots, +2; Robert Thomas, Blues: 1 PPG. Jordan Binnington: 31 saves on 35 shots (.886); Connor Hellebuyck: 27 on 31 (.871).
Standings Impact
The win moves New Jersey from 10-5-0 and 20 points to 11-5-0 and 22 points, extending its two-game winning streak to three. St. Louis remains 7-7-1 with 15 points.
DYMA Insight
The Devils entered ranked fifth in the Power Index at 79, well ahead of St. Louis at 21st with 58.2. New Jersey’s +8.1 shots-per-game differential compared with the Blues’ -1.3 helps explain why the Devils could turn a narrow finish into a win.