nhl Game Recap
Devils Down Edmonton 6-5 - Match Report
Jack Hughes scored twice to lead the Devils over Edmonton 6-5 on Friday at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Devils were rewarded as +133 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
New Jersey got goals from Jack Hughes(2), Janne Kuokkanen, Dawson Mercer, Yegor Sharangovich, and Nico Hischier in the victory. Hughes opened the scoring at 1:38 of the first period.
MacKenzie Blackwood turned in a 32-save effort for the Devils.
Edmonton got goals from Kailer Yamamoto(2), Connor McDavid(2), and Devin Shore in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Edmonton got a 35-stop effort from Mike Smith in the loss.
New Jersey scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Edmonton went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot Edmonton 41-37 in the game.
New Jersey heads into a battle against the Capitals. Edmonton, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.