Devils Defeat Wild 5-2, Hischier Scores Hat Trick

In a tightly contested matchup, the New Jersey Devils edged out the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night, marking their second consecutive victory over the Wild. Luke Hughes shone with a goal and an assist, while Nico Hischier scored his 34th of the season, contributing to the Devils' overall performance. The game witnessed a dramatic overtime where a potential game-winning goal by Paul Cotter was disallowed after review for offsides. Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for the Devils, securing his 25th win of the season, while the Wild's Matt Boldy managed to tie the game late in the third period. Both teams are vying for playoff positions, with the Wild falling to 41-29-5 and the Devils improving to 40-29-7. The two teams are set to face the New York Rangers next, continuing their playoff hopes.