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Jack Hughes scores on a breakaway in OT, lifts Devils to a 5-4 win over Red Wings
Jack Hughes finished a breakaway in overtime, and Jake Allen made 22 saves as New Jersey rallied through four ties and lead changes.
Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway in overtime off a Jesper Bratt assist on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings' line of Emmitt Finnie, Alex DeBrincat, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard had a dominant evening, with DeBrincat scoring two tying goals and Finnie and Brandsegg-Nygard each recording a goal and an assist.
While Detroit goaltender John Gibson made 32 saves, the Devils' balanced attack saw Rodrigues, Mantha, Hischier, and Bratt score, with Jake Allen stopping shots for New Jersey.
Both teams return to action on Thursday night, with the Devils hosting the New York Rangers and the Red Wings scheduled to host Philadelphia.
The Devils signed Anthony Mantha and acquired Evan Rodrigues to boost their third line while pursuing a playoff return after finishing seventh in their division last year; Stefan Noesen replaced Luke Evangelista, who was out with an illness.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård made a name for himself with one goal and one assist for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL game against the New Jersey Devils. The Devils won 5-4 in overtime.