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Devils Score 4 Goals in First 5 Shots, Hold Off Stars
New Jersey wins 6-4 as Jack Hughes scores twice in the first period
Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:13am
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The visiting New Jersey Devils scored four times in their first five shots and then held off a Dallas Stars rally to win 6-4 on Tuesday. Jack Hughes' hot streak continued as the Olympic hero scored twice, while Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown, Tino Meier and Dougie Hamilton also scored for the Devils. Jake Allen made 23 saves to secure the win.
Why it matters
This was an important victory for the Devils as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference. The Stars, meanwhile, suffered their third straight loss and will look to bounce back as they aim to maintain their position atop the Central Division.
The details
The Devils jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first period, with Jack Hughes scoring twice. The Stars rallied in the second period to make it a one-goal game, but Meier's goal in the third period proved to be the game-winner. The Stars pulled their goalie late but were only able to get one shot on goal before Hamilton's empty-net goal sealed the victory for the Devils.
- The Devils scored 4 goals on their first 5 shots of the game.
- Jack Hughes scored his first goal 4:12 into the opening period.
- Jesper Bratt scored the go-ahead goal just 55 seconds after Wyatt Johnston tied the game.
- Connor Brown made it 3-1 with 7:08 remaining in the first period.
- Jack Hughes scored his second goal of the first period with 2:41 left.
The players
Jack Hughes
A star forward for the New Jersey Devils who scored two goals in the first period.
Jesper Bratt
A Devils forward who scored a goal and added an assist.
Wyatt Johnston
A Stars forward who scored two goals to reach 40 on the season.
Jake Allen
The Devils' goaltender who made 23 saves to secure the win.
Jake Oettinger
The Stars' starting goaltender who was pulled after allowing 4 goals on 8 shots in the first period.
What they’re saying
“We must have been a little too eager to get on the board early, but we regrouped and made it a game. Credit to the Devils, they came out firing and we couldn't match their intensity in the first period.”
— Rick Bowness, Stars Head Coach
What’s next
The Stars will look to bounce back from this loss when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 28th.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the Devils' offensive firepower and their ability to withstand a late rally from the Stars. The loss is a setback for Dallas, but they remain in a strong position atop the Central Division as they look to secure a playoff spot.
