nhl Game Recap
Devils Down Detroit 4-3 - Match Report
Jack Hughes scored twice to lead the Devils over Detroit 4-3 on Thursday at Prudential Center.
New Jersey was favored by -220 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
New Jersey got goals from Jack Hughes(2), Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Haula in the victory. Hughes opened the scoring at 13:39 of the second period.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 32 of 35 Detroit shots in the victory.
Detroit got goals from Alex DeBrincat, Daniel Sprong, and Robby Fabbri in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Detroit got a 23-stop effort from Ville Husso in the loss.
On the power play, New Jersey went 1-for-6, while the Red Wings were 2-for-4 with the man advantage.
Detroit outshot New Jersey 35-27 in the game.
New Jersey looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Coyotes. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tampa Bay.