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Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils

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Hagel scores 3, Hedman adds 2 as Lightning beat Devils 8-5

What in the world is the Devils' goalie doing on this goal?

Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel and Janis Moser also scored to help the Lightning snap a two-game skid. Anthony Cirelli had four assists and Jonas Johansson stopped 28 shots.

Timo Meier scored two goals and Jack Hughes, Nathan Bastian and Stefan Noessen each had one for the Devils, who have lost three of four (1-2-1) after winning four of their first five. Jake Allen finished with 29 saves.

New Jersey led 2-1 early in the second period before Tampa Bay scored five straight goals later in the period, three from Hagel.

Moser's third period short-handed goal carried 136 feet, ricocheting off the side boards past Allen to push the Lightning's lead to 8-4.

Takeaways After losing 5-2 to the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Monday, the Lightning showed no signs of rust against the Devils. They peppered 37 shots on goal and blocked 18 shots.

New Jersey is now 1-2-1 at home, getting outscored 18-15 in those four games. New Jersey has allowed 14 goals in the last two games, both home losses.

Key moment Trailing 2-1 early in the second period, Tampa Bay scored five straight goals on just 13 shots to move ahead 6-2 heading into the third period. Hagel scored three of those goals at 9:27, 13:01 and 15:52 for his second hat trick against the Devils.

Key stat Tampa Bay won despite star forward Nikita Kucherov being kept off the score sheet. The veteran right wing, who entered the game leading the NHL with seven goals, took just three shots, but did have an assist.

Up Next The Lightning host Minnesota on Thursday night to open a three-game homestand, and the Devils visit Detroit.

Regular Season Series

TB leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 11:02 Jack Hughes Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesper Bratt (7), Ondrej Palat (1)
Goal 1st Period 14:09 Brayden Point Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Anthony Cirelli (4), Nikita Kucherov (4)
Goal 2nd Period 0:51 Timo Meier Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Jack Hughes (5)
Goal 2nd Period 7:34 Victor Hedman Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: J.J. Moser (3), Jake Guentzel (5)
Goal 2nd Period 9:27 Brandon Hagel Goal (3) Slap Shot, assists: Anthony Cirelli (5), Nick Perbix (2)
Goal 2nd Period 13:01 Brandon Hagel Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Conor Geekie (1), Anthony Cirelli (6)
Goal 2nd Period 15:53 Brandon Hagel Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Emil Lilleberg (2), Anthony Cirelli (7)
Goal 2nd Period 17:28 Victor Hedman Goal (2) Slap Shot, assists: Brandon Hagel (3), J.J. Moser (4)
Goal 3rd Period 2:56 Nathan Bastian Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Curtis Lazar (1)
Goal 3rd Period 5:24 Timo Meier Goal (4) Slap Shot, assists: Tomas Tatar (3), Simon Nemec (1)
Goal 3rd Period 5:48 Jake Guentzel Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Nikita Kucherov (5)
Goal 3rd Period 9:19 J.J. Moser Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Nick Paul (4)
Goal 3rd Period 12:45 Stefan Noesen Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Jack Hughes (6), Dougie Hamilton (2)

Statistics

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20 Blocked Shots 9
13 Hits 23
4 Takeaways 5
37 Shots 35
2 Power Play Goals 2
2 Power Play Opportunities 3
100.0 Power Play Percentage 66.7
1 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
37 Faceoffs Won 38
49.3 Faceoff Win Percent 50.7
9 Giveaways 13
4 Total Penalties 3
8 Penalty Minutes 6

Game Information

Prudential Center

Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 15,410 | Capacity:

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Florida 11 4 23 1
Toronto 10 6 22 2
Boston 8 7 18 2
Ottawa 8 7 16 0
Tampa Bay 7 6 15 1
Detroit 7 7 15 1
Buffalo 7 8 15 1
Montreal 5 9 12 2

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
New Jersey 11 6 24 2
Carolina 11 4 22 0
Washington 10 4 21 1
NY Rangers 9 4 19 1
NY Islanders 6 6 16 4
Pittsburgh 6 9 15 3
Philadelphia 6 8 14 2
Columbus 5 8 12 2
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