Brett Pesce scores go-ahead goal as Devils beat Kings 3-1 for 3rd straight win

In a thrilling game at the Prudential Center, New Jersey Devils secured their third consecutive win by defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. Brett Pesce scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, beating goaltender Anton Forsberg. Jake Allen was instrumental in the victory, making an impressive 12 saves. Anthony Mantha and Artemy Gritsyuk also contributed goals for the Devils, who have now won five of their last six games.

Los Angeles' winning streak ended with Scott Laughton scoring the lone goal for the Kings. Forsberg made a strong 23 saves throughout the contest. Pesce's first goal of the season was assisted by Luke Evangelista and Gritsyuk. Before the game, the Devils introduced Connor Hellebuyck, a 33-year-old goaltender who has won 345 games in his career with Winnipeg and has been a Vezina Trophy winner three times.

Hellebuyck joined the Devils after trading for Nico Daws, who helped them secure the win against Anaheim earlier in the week. Remi Poirier, who has yet to play in an NHL game, served as Allen's backup. Laughton scored for the Kings at the 15:57 mark of the second period, driving the puck past Allen for his second goal. Mantha tied the game three minutes later, while Gritsyuk sealed the victory with his sixth goal of the season in the empty net.

The Kings had a power-play opportunity when New Jersey's Timo Meier was called for tripping in the third period, but they were unable to tie the game. The Kings will travel to New York to face the Rangers on Monday, while the Devils will host Dallas on Tuesday.