Game Story: Turning Loss to Win in Just 19 Seconds
The New Jersey Devils produced several notable moments against the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Brown opened the scoring with his 15th goal of the season.
Power-play finish and Brown’s recent form
Luke Hughes blasted a shot from the blue line. Brown redirected the puck from the bumper under the crossbar.
That power-play tip marked Brown’s 15th goal of the year. He has 15 points (5g-10a) over his past 14 games.
Second-period pressure and Nemec’s equalizer
The Devils peppered the net in the middle frame. They recorded 16 shots in the second period.
Dawson Mercer carried the puck below the goal line and tried a centering pass to Timo Meier. The puck slid behind Meier and found Simon Nemec between the circles.
Nemec rifled the shot into the top of the net to tie the score 2-2. The goal came in the final five minutes of the period.
Nemec vs. Chicago
Nemec has consistently troubled the Blackhawks this season. He scored a hat trick, including an overtime winner, earlier in November in Chicago.
- Four goals in two games against Chicago this season.
- In four career games vs. the Hawks: five goals, six points, plus-6.
Team milestones
Captain Nico Hischier skated in his 600th NHL game. Hischier was the first-overall pick in 2017.
Dawson Mercer tied the Devils’ consecutive-games streak at 401. He matched Travis Zajac’s franchise record.
Mercer has played every night since the opening game of the 2021-22 season.
Storyline context
This Game Story features dramatic moments that fit highlight narratives. It echoes themes of turning loss to win in late-game scenarios.
Some highlight reels use tags such as “Just 19 Seconds” to signal quick, decisive swings. The game’s key plays drew similar attention.
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