Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat New Jersey Devils 8-5

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-5, with Brandon Hagel achieving his second career hat trick by scoring three goals, and Victor Hedman adding two more. Despite a slow start, the Lightning surged with five consecutive goals in the second period, overcoming a 2-1 deficit. The victory helped Tampa Bay snap a two-game losing streak, while the Devils have now lost three of their last four games. Jonas Johansson made 28 saves for the Lightning, and Anthony Cirelli contributed four assists. The Devils' goaltender, Jake Allen, stopped 29 shots but couldn't fend off the Lightning's relentless attack. The Devils' current home record stands at 1-2-1, having been outscored 18-15 in those games.