New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime to secure a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in a Thursday night game. The goal came after Flyers forward Jake MacDonald tied the game late in the third period.
Hughes, who played for Canada in the 2022 Winter Olympics, put the Devils ahead in the first period with a goal. Flyers goaltender Carter Hart made 28 saves in the loss. The Devils improved to 5-2-1 on the season.
This marks Hughes' third game-winning goal this season. The Devils, who are in a playoff race, now hold a 2-1 lead in their series against the Flyers. The game was played at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
