Chicago Blackhawks Light the Lamp Early, New Jersey Devils Answer With a Third-Period Fuse at Prudential Center

The Chicago Blackhawks left Prudential Center with a 5-3 result against the New Jersey Devils as the Hawks moved to 27-34 and the Devs to 38-33. The Hawks carried 3 standings points into the night while the Devs entered with 5, and the game ended with New Jersey collecting the win.

First period

The Chicago Blackhawks built a 2-1 edge in the first period behind 2 goals on 31 shots for the game. Frank Nazar finished with 2 goals on 7 shots in the previous game log, and Spencer Knight posted 35 saves on 39 shots against in net.

The New Jersey Devils kept contact in the opening period with 1 goal while putting 40 shots on goal in the game. The Devs also held the edge in hits at 23 while the Hawks recorded 13.

Second period

The Chicago Blackhawks went to the power play 3 times and scored 1 power-play goal on 5 shots, including a 5-on-3 stretch that produced the conversion. The Hawks also blocked 20 shots and registered 15 blocked attempts in the team sheet while finishing with 2 minor penalties for 4 penalty minutes.

The New Jersey Devils added 1 second-period goal and went 1-for-2 on the power play with 3 shots during their man-advantage chances. The Devs controlled the faceoff circle at 60 percent while the Hawks finished at 40 percent.

Third period

The Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils key moments swung late as the Hawks managed 1 third-period goal but gave up 3 in the same frame. The Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils turning point came with New Jersey’s third-period surge that included an empty-net goal in the team totals.

The New Jersey Devils closed the game with 3 goals in the third and an empty-netter in their scoring line, and the Devs ended with 10 assists among 15 points. Jack Hughes earned top-star honors, and Dougie Hamilton was also among the listed stars as New Jersey’s even-strength line produced 4 goals on 36 shots.

Postgame notes

This Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils match summary also reflected Chicago’s 16 giveaways and 2 takeaways against New Jersey’s 24 giveaways and 6 takeaways. Connor Bedard contributed 1 assist and 6 shots in the previous game log, and Louis Crevier added 1 assist on defense.

What’s next

The Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils full match report turns the page to the next broadcast as the Hawks host the Winnipeg Jets at United Center in Chicago at 8:30 PM EDT on 2026-03-31. Fans can watch on ESPN+ and CHSN, and keep it locked for the puck drop—then share this article with other Hawks fans.