Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes in Game 3
- New Jersey defeated Carolina 3-2 in double overtime Friday night.
- The Devils needed a victory in Game 3 after losing the first two road contests.
- Carolina scored two power-play goals from Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho during regulation time.
- Defenseman Simon Nemec scored the winning goal 2:36 into the second overtime.
- The win reduced New Jersey's series deficit to 2-1 heading into Sunday's Game 4.
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Devils get back into series against Hurricanes with double OT grit
NEWARK – The longest game in the history of the Prudential Center ended with some much needed life for the team that calls it home. Simon Nemec’s goal at the 2:36 mark of double overtime, for all intents and purposes kept the New Jersey Devils alive, pushing them to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Friday night. Carolina still leads the best-of-seven series, 2-1, with Game …
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For one euphoric moment, Simon Nemec silenced the questions and trade proposals with his signature Devils moment, a double overtime goal to pull New Jersey back into the series.
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