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Gritsyuk and Hischier score in 1st period in the Devils' 4-1 victory over the Ducks
Arseny Gritsyuk and Nico Hischier each scored as New Jersey won its second straight and improved to 6-4-0.
On Thursday night in Newark, New Jersey, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1, led by first-period goals from Arseny Gritsyuk and Nico Hischier. Nico Daws made 16 saves in his fourth start.
The Devils dominated early, outshooting the Ducks 11-2 in the first period as Gritsyuk scored at 4:38 to open the scoring. Hischier added a power-play goal late in the period to establish early momentum.
Anthony Mantha restored a two-goal lead in the third period, while Tim Washe scored for Anaheim at 8:20 to cut the deficit. Jack Hughes sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the period.
New Jersey improved to 6-4-0 with its second consecutive win, while Anaheim dropped to 4-6-0 after losing its game. Ville Husso made 25 saves for the Ducks in the losing effort.
The Ducks travel to face Philadelphia on Saturday, while the Devils host a team on Saturday. Both clubs look to build on recent momentum in their next matchups.