Devils Score 4 Goals in First 5 Shots, Hold Off Stars

New Jersey Devils defeat Dallas Stars 6-4 in high-scoring affair

Mar. 25, 2026 at 8:49am

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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 scored twice, Jesper Bratt added a goal and an assist, and Connor Brown, Tino Meier and Dougie Hamilton also scored for the Devils. Wyatt Johnston scored two goals for the Stars, while Jason Robertson and Mavrik Bourque also found the back of the net.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Devils in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, while the loss is the third straight for the Stars, who remain atop the Central Division but have seen their lead shrink in recent weeks.

The details

The Devils jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first period, scoring on four of their first five shots. Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown and Jack Hughes again found the back of the net to give New Jersey a commanding advantage. The Stars rallied in the second period, with Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson scoring to make it a one-goal game, but Tino Meier and Dougie Hamilton's late goals sealed the victory for the Devils.

  • The Devils scored four goals on their first five shots in the opening period.
  • Wyatt Johnston scored twice for the Stars, including a goal just 71 seconds into the second period.
  • Tino Meier scored for the Devils with 13:14 remaining in the third period to make it a 5-3 game.

The players

Jack Hughes

Devils forward who scored two goals in the first period.

Wyatt Johnston

Stars forward who scored two goals, including one on the power play, to reach 40 goals on the season.

Jason Robertson

Stars forward who scored one goal and added two assists.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get the puck out of our zone quicker. The early deficit was too much to overcome.”

— Rick Bowness, Stars Head Coach

“Our guys came out flying and we were able to weather the Stars' comeback attempt. It was a big two points for us in the playoff race.”

— Lindy Ruff, Devils Head Coach

What’s next

The Devils will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Stars will aim to bounce back and regain their form atop the Central Division.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with the Devils' early onslaught proving to be the difference. The result keeps the Devils in the playoff hunt and raises questions about the Stars' recent struggles, despite their position atop the division.