The New Jersey Devils defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on March 26, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. This victory ended the Devils’ three-game losing streak.
Key Performances:
- New Jersey Devils:
- Luke Hughes: Recorded three assists.
- Jesper Bratt: Contributed two assists, bringing his season total to a career-high 84 points.
- Jacob Markstrom: Made 21 saves in goal.
- Chicago Blackhawks:
- Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev, and Frank Nazar: Each scored a goal.
- Spencer Knight: Stopped 15 shots in net.
Game Highlights:
- The Devils scored two goals within 27 seconds in the first period, with Nathan Bastian and Dawson Mercer finding the net.
- Ondrej Palat added a shorthanded goal in the second period, and Mercer netted another power-play goal.
- Stefan Noesen sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final minutes.
Despite being outshot 24-20, the Devils capitalized on special teams and maintained their lead throughout the game.
For a visual recap of the game’s key moments, you can watch the highlights below: