Devils Edge Red Wings 5-4 in Matinee

The New Jersey Devils overcame the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 in a thrilling Black Friday matchup, utilizing their potent power play effectively. Despite the Red Wings' early 2-0 lead, the Devils capitalized on Detroit's league-worst penalty kill, scoring three power-play goals, including contributions from Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier, and Jack Hughes. Lucas Raymond, who scored for the fifth consecutive game, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Tyler Motte also netted goals for Detroit, while Justin Holl scored his first goal with the team. Cam Talbot marked his 500th NHL game, making 25 saves, as did Devils' Jacob Markstrom. The win improved the Devils' record to 16-8-2, while the Red Wings fell to 10-11-2, continuing their struggles on special teams. The Red Wings will face the Vancouver Canucks next, hoping to bounce back from this defeat.