Jack Hughes scores in overtime as Devils edge Red Wings 5-4

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Jack Hughes scores in overtime as Devils edge Red Wings 5-4
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Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway in overtime, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on October 13 in Detroit. Evan Rodrigues, Nico Hischier, and Jesper Bratt contributed with tiebreaking goals for New Jersey. The Red Wings initially fell behind but saw Anthony Mantha and Alex DeBrincat net tying goals. The game showcased a strong performance from Devils' goaltender Jake Allen, who made 22 saves. The Devils will face the New York Rangers next, while the Red Wings will host the Philadelphia Flyers.

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  • •Jack Hughes scores in overtime for the Devils
  • •Devils rally after trailing to secure the win
  • •New Jersey's Jake Allen stops 22 shots
  • •Red Wings' John Gibson makes 32 saves
  • •Both teams play again on October 16
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  • 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Hughes scores game-winner in OT as Devils outlast Red Wings in back-and-forth thriller
  • 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Hughes scores on a breakaway in OT, lifts Devils to a 5-4 win over Red Wings
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DETROIT (AP) — Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway off a slick pass from Jesper Bratt early in overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.New Jersey's Evan Rodrigues, Nico Hischier and Bratt scored tiebreaking goals and Anthony Mantha had a tying goal.

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Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway off a slick pass from Jesper Bratt early in overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

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