In an exhilarating match on January 14, 2026, the New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Seattle Kraken with a nail-biting score of 3-2, thanks to an impressive overtime goal by Nico Hischier. This victory, celebrated in Newark, N.J., showcased Hischier's skill as he netted his second goal of the night during a breakaway at just 3:42 into overtime. The play was set up when he received a pass from teammate Jack Hughes, quickly outmaneuvered Seattle's Matty Beniers, and executed a clever backhand shot that beat goalie Philipp Grubauer. This remarkable performance has solidified Hischier's position as the team's leading scorer, reaching a total of 15 goals this season.
In addition to Hischier's contributions, Cody Glass also found the back of the net for New Jersey, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom delivered a solid performance, stopping 15 shots throughout the game. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Devils, who were coming off a 5-2 win against Minnesota, ending a disappointing four-game losing streak.
For the Kraken, Jared McCann and defenseman Adam Larsson each scored, with Grubauer making 23 saves in the contest. This match was part of a challenging road trip for Seattle, which began with a loss to Carolina and included a win against the New York Rangers.
McCann's equalizing goal came at 5:06 in the second period during a power play, where he capitalized on a rebound just over a minute after Hischier had given New Jersey an early lead with a power-play goal from the top of the right circle.
The scoring commenced with Glass at just 54 seconds into the first period, where he won a faceoff and managed to score off a rebound from Dougie Hamilton’s shot. Subsequently, Larsson tied the game at 8:55 of the same period, striking a shot to the far side from the high slot.
Looking ahead, the Kraken will face off against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, while the Devils are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday evening.
