Devils show early sign of growth in season-opening overtime win
Devils come from behind twice, win season opener
The New Jersey Devils secured a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in their season-opening game at Prudential Center on Thursday. The Devils faced early challenges, trailing 2-1 at one point in the third period, but they rallied to secure a win that could signal a promising start to the 2026-27 season.
Jack Hughes netted the game-winning goal off a Philadelphia turnover, working in tandem with Jesper Bratt to execute a successful give-and-go. The Devils outshot the Flyers 44-25, with goaltender Jake Allen providing a strong performance, allowing just two goals. Coach Sheldon Keefe emphasized the importance of tying games in the third period, highlighting the team's improvement compared to last season.
Defensemen Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes each scored in regulation, signaling a positive offensive start. Despite challenges with the power play, the Devils spent much of the game in the offensive zone, demonstrating dominant play during five-on-five situations.
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