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New Jersey Devils Edge Seattle Kraken in Overtime Showdown at Prudential Center

The New Jersey Devils emerged victorious in a nail-biting 3-2 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken at the Prudential Center. This victory improved the Devils' record to 24-21-2, while the Kraken fell to 21-15-9.


Jan 14, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) skates with the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

First Period


The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive strategies. The Devils managed to break through first, with Nico Hischier scoring a goal that set the tone for his standout performance throughout the match. The Kraken responded quickly, leveling the score by capitalizing on a powerplay opportunity.


Second Period


As play resumed, both teams continued their aggressive pursuit of dominance on ice. Timo Meier contributed significantly by assisting in a crucial goal for New Jersey during this period. Meanwhile, Seattle's defense held firm despite facing relentless pressure from the Devs' offensive line.


Jan 14, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (16) shoots the puck along the boards against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Third Period


The third period saw no change in score as both teams battled fiercely but failed to convert opportunities into goals. The goaltenders were instrumental during this phase; Jacob Markstrom of New Jersey made several key saves that kept his team in contention.


Overtime


In overtime, it was once again Nico Hischier who rose to prominence by securing an exhilarating winning goal for New Jersey just moments before time expired. His decisive play earned him recognition as one of three stars of this intense matchup alongside Jared McCann from Seattle and teammate Timo Meier.


Jan 14, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) is hit by Seattle Kraken defenseman Cale Fleury (8) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

This game marked an important moment as it highlighted pivotal plays and individual brilliance which shaped its outcome—a true testament to competitive spirit seen throughout every minute played between these two formidable opponents.


Looking ahead: Fans can catch their next action-packed encounter when they face off against Carolina Hurricanes at home (Prudential Center) scheduled January 17th starting from 7:00 PM EST available live via ESPN+, MSGSN or FDSSO networks!


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