Devils Defeat Flyers 5-0 in Dominant Performance

The New Jersey Devils dominated the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-0 victory, scoring four goals in a 13-minute second-period burst. Ondrej Palat, Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian, and Dawson Mercer contributed to the scoring, with Jack Hughes later adding his 20th goal of the season. Devils' goalie Jake Allen secured his third shutout of the season, making 24 saves. This win marked New Jersey's third victory in four games, despite the absence of captain Nico Hischier due to injury. Conversely, the Flyers had recently defeated the Devils 4-2 in a prior matchup, showcasing their strong penalty kill and the impressive performance of goaltender Samuel Ersson, who had bounced back from a poor outing. Philadelphia's recent inconsistency highlights the challenges they face as they navigate the competitive Metropolitan Division.