Devils Beat Islanders 5-4, Snap Six-Game Streak

The New Jersey Devils entered their matchup with the New York Islanders on a strong run, having won seven of their previous eight, while the Islanders had been inconsistent and were dealing with injuries, including Mathew Barzal’s absence. New York had won six straight meetings and held the Devils scoreless at UBS Arena for nearly 180 minutes, adding pressure to the rivalry game. The Devils ended that drought and rallied for a 5-4 overtime victory, despite Ilya Sorokin making 45 saves. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner, extending New Jersey’s winning streak to four games and continuing a stretch of high-scoring performances.