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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.
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Jack Hughes scores on a breakaway in OT, lifts Devils to a 5-4 win over Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway off a slick pass from Jesper Bratt early in overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

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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.

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