{
  "id": 16378557,
  "title": "Devils cap off perfect homestand with 3-1 win over Kings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/devils-cap-off-perfect-homestand-with-3-1-win-over-kings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:22:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/devils-cap-off-perfect-homestand-222201319.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Jersey's New Jersey Devils concluded their flawless homestand with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, marking their third consecutive triumph. Brett Pesce initiated the scoring with a goal, while Jake Allen delivered a stellar performance, making 12 saves. Additional goals were scored by Anthony Mantha and Artemy Gritsyuk, leading the Devils to a total of five wins in their last six games. Allen's season record improved to 5-2-0. Scott Laughton scored for the Kings, snapping their two-game winning streak. Anton Forsberg made 23 saves for the Kings. Pesce scored his first goal of the season after finding a clear path in the Kings' zone. Luke Evangelista and Gritsyuk assisted Pesce's goal. Before the match, the Devils welcomed Connor Hellebuyck, their new goaltender who had a successful career with Winnipeg, including three Vezina Trophies. Nico Daws, the goaltender who defeated the Kings on Thursday, was also part of the trade. Remi Poirier served as Allen's backup. Laughton scored the Kings' lone goal at the 15:57 mark of the second period. Mantha tied the game shortly after, and Gritsyuk secured the victory with his sixth goal of the season scored while the Kings had an empty net. The Kings had a power-play opportunity when Timo Meier was called for tripping at 12:59 of the third, but they couldn't equalize. Following a strong road run, the Kings will face the New York Rangers on Monday, while the Devils will play against Dallas on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "Brett Pesce scored the go-ahead goal and Jake Allen made 12 saves as the Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings, 3-1, on Saturday for their third-straight win.",
  "key_points": [
    "New Jersey Devils end perfect homestand with 3-1 win over Kings",
    "Brett Pesce and Jake Allen score for Devils, Artemy Gritsyuk scores for Kings",
    "Jake Allen's season record improves to 5-2-0"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}