Hurricanes Defeat Devils 4-2 at Prudential Center

The New Jersey Devils secured a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in a crucial divisional clash at the Prudential Center, marking their first regular-season win over the Hurricanes in 620 days. Despite heavy external conditions, the Devils showcased strong performances, notably from Jacob Markstrom, who achieved his 500th career game with a .909 save percentage. The game began with Carolina scoring first, but New Jersey quickly equalized and took control with a power play goal from Stefan Noesen. The Hurricanes managed to tie the game briefly with a power play goal from Andrei Svechnikov, but the Devils responded with critical goals from Dougie Hamilton and Jesper Bratt. This victory improves the Devils' record to 12-7-2, while the Hurricanes, despite the loss, maintain a strong season at 14-4-0. Both teams are looking to stay competitive in the Metropolitan Division as they prepare for their next games against the Capitals and Blue Jackets respectively.