Devils Defeat Canadiens 5-3 in Newark

The New Jersey Devils secured a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, marking their fourth win in five games. Jack Hughes had a standout performance with one goal and two assists, setting up Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat for early goals that established a 2-0 lead. Despite Montreal's Alex Newhook scoring twice, the Devils maintained control, with goals from Jonas Siegenthaler and Hughes extending their lead. Bratt capped off the game with an empty-net goal, highlighting his impressive point streak at home. The Canadiens have now extended their winless streak to five games, underlining their defensive struggles this season. Both teams are set to face new opponents this weekend, with the Devils visiting the New York Islanders and the Canadiens heading to Toronto.