Devils Rally to Secure 6-2 Victory Against Stars; Mercer, Meier, and Nosek Ignite the Comeback

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

In Dallas, the trio of Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier, and Tomas Nosek dynamically led the New Jersey Devils to a commanding 6-2 triumph against the Dallas Stars, netting key goals within the initial 5:12 minutes of the second period. Jake Allen showcased resilience with 35 saves, marking his inaugural win with the Devils after overcoming an early game uncertainty.

The game witnessed Mercer delivering a pivotal tie-breaking goal through a remarkable spinning maneuver at the crease, which was swiftly followed by Meier's decisive goal, compelling the Stars to bench their starting goalie, Jake Oettinger. Upon his entrance, Scott Wedgewood was immediately welcomed by Nosek with a striking goal from outside the left faceoff circle, marking Nosek's first goal for the season.

Despite facing a shot disadvantage of 37-20, the Devils saw contributions from Meier, Chris Tierney, Erik Haula, and Alexander Holtz in scoring, while Wyatt Johnston and Craig Smith managed to find the net for the Stars. However, a concerted effort to rally in the third period, reminiscent of their earlier victory against San Jose, fell short for the Stars.

Guided by interim coach Travis Green, the Devils continue to chase a postseason berth, standing four points shy of playoff qualification in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Dallas shares the lead in the Central Division with Colorado. This game marked Allen as the fifth goaltender to commence a game for the Devils within the current season.

Johnston's goal notably exceeded his score tally from his rookie season, and Holtz's third-period goal solidified the Devils' victory. Looking ahead, the Stars and the Devils are set to engage with Arizona and Los Angeles, respectively, in their ensuing matchups.

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