Hughes scores winner in OT to lead Devils past Stars
The Devils rallied from a 2-0 deficit and improved to an NHL-best 19-3-2 on the road this season.
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The Devils rallied from a 2-0 deficit and improved to an NHL-best 19-3-2 on the road this season.
The Devils lost in regulation for just the second time in January and fell to 7-1-1 in their last nine games.
It marked the second straight game that Hamilton has provided the game-winner in the extra five minutes.
Jack Hughes scored his 30th goal of the season in the 2-1 victory on Sunday.
It was the second straight game that New Jersey forced overtime with a late goal after pulling the goalie.
Hughes scored with 8.6 seconds left in regulation to tie the game and Tatar scored the winner.
The Devils became the first NHL team to win 17 of its first 20 road games by defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Hughes got his 50th point of the season in New Jersey's three-goal first period and added his 28th goal in the final minutes.
New Jersey overcomes allowing two short-handed goals and leaves Raleigh with a 5-3 victory.
The Rangers could have moved past the Devils in the standings, but New Jersey stepped up.
Jordan Binnington made 36 saves in St. Louis' 5-3 victory.
The Devils, who are 14-2-1 on the road, won the season series 2-1.
New Jersey fought back on numerous occasions, but 5-4 loss dropped it to 2-7-2 in last 11.
New Jersey has two wins in its last 10 games overall.
Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for New Jersey, which fell to 22-11-2. Nico Hischier scored for the Devils.
