Devils Break Panthers' Winning Streak; Meier Nets Decisive Goal, As Markstrom Approaches 500-Game Milestone

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

In Sunrise, Florida, Timo Meier scored a crucial goal during the second period, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

The Devils' victory ended Florida's seven-game winning streak, aided by Jacob Markstrom's 34 saves. Contributions also came from Jack Hughes, Paul Cotter, Dougie Hamilton, and Jesper Bratt, with Ondrej Palat securing the result with an empty-net goal.

This game was a significant milestone for Markstrom, marking his 498th game. In NHL history, only 80 goalies have played over 500 games.

While Sam Reinhart scored for the Panthers, it wasn't enough, and Spencer Knight made 20 saves. Florida also faced difficulties with Sam Bennett out due to a minor upper-body injury.

This win highlights the Devils' resilience this season, as they have a record of 5-2-1 following defeats. The Panthers, however, have a tough 10-game stretch ahead, which includes games against New Jersey, Winnipeg, Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, Washington, and Toronto.

An intense moment in the game was the fight between Jonah Gadjovich of Florida and Brenden Dillon of New Jersey, which saw Gadjovich's helmet come off.

The Devils have maintained a strong record when leading after two periods, achieving a 9-0-0 performance this season. Historically, teams with a lead after 40 minutes in the NHL hold a strong 181-4-15 record.

The two teams are set to meet again on Thursday night in Sunrise.

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