Jack Hughes sparked New Jersey’s 4-3 overtime win with two goals and an assist as the Devils outshot Edmonton 34-22.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime at Prudential Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3—today. Jack Hughes led the charge with two goals, an assist, five shots and a plus-one, including a power-play goal. Connor Brown added a goal and an assist on three shots, and New Jersey finished 2-for-2 on the power play to match Edmonton’s two power-play goals. Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each recorded a goal and an assist for Edmonton, while Kasperi Kapanen supplied two assists. The Devils outshot the Oilers 34-22 despite being outhit 23-13; Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves on 22 shots (.864), and Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of 34 (.912). With the game reaching a fifth period, New Jersey found the extra-time winner to seal the 4-3 result.
Key Performers
Jack Hughes, Devils: 2 G, 1 A, 3 P, 5 SOG, +1, 1 PPG, 0 hits. Connor Brown, Devils: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 3 SOG, even, 1 PPG, 1 hit. Evan Bouchard, Oilers: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, +1, 0 PPG, 0 hits.
Standings Impact
New Jersey improves to 10-5-0 and 20 points. Edmonton moves to 11-2-3 and 25 points, taking an overtime-loss point.
DYMA Insight
The Devils turned a 12-shot edge into the win, outshooting Edmonton 34-22. That sharpens the contrast between New Jersey’s +7.8 shots-per-game differential and Edmonton’s -0.5, even as the Oilers hold the higher power index: No. 3 at 86.5 to the Devils’ No. 5 at 75.5.