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Jack Hughes scores overtime goal as Devils edge Flyers 3-2 in opener

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Jack Hughes scores overtime goal as Devils edge Flyers 3-2 in opener

Summary

Jack Hughes scored with 1:37 left in overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in their season opener on October 1. The game featured four goals by defensemen, with Rasmus Ristolainen and Travis Sanheim scoring for Philadelphia, while Dougie Hamilton tied the game for New Jersey. Luke Hughes also contributed, tying the game at 2-all in the third period. Goaltenders Joseph Woll and Jake Allen made 41 and 23 saves, respectively. Both teams will play again on October 3, with the Flyers facing Carolina and the Devils visiting the New York Islanders.

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•Hughes' goal came in the Devils' home opener at Newark.
•The game featured goals from four different defensemen.
•Joseph Woll made 41 saves for the Flyers.
•The Devils finished seventh in the Metropolitan Division last season.

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Hughes' OT goal lifts Devils to 3-2 season-opening win over Flyers

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Jack Hughes scored with 1:37 left in overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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