Jack Hughes Scores Third Hat Trick as Devils Win Fifth Straight Over Leafs

Jack Hughes delivered a standout performance with a hat trick, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs initially took a 1-0 lead with a goal by John Tavares in the first period, but the Devils dominated the second period, scoring three times in under four minutes, including goals by Hughes, Cody Glass, and Brenden Dillon. Toronto challenged New Jersey's first goal for goaltender interference, but the call stood, and the Devils capitalized on their power play shortly after. Despite goals from John Tavares and Matias Maccelli, the Maple Leafs struggled defensively and have now lost two consecutive games. Hughes has been on a scoring tear, with six goals in a three-game streak and eight points over four games, ranking second in team scoring behind Jesper Bratt. The Devils have won five straight games and continue to be one of the hottest teams in the NHL this season.