Devils Edge Blues in Overtime Thriller at Prudential Center

In a thrilling overtime finish, the New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 at Prudential Center on November 26, 2025. This victory marked the Devils' second consecutive win against the Blues this season, having previously lost to them 0-3 on November 28, 2024. The Devils now lead the season series 1-0.

The game started with an early goal from the Blues, as Cam Fowler scored with a wrist shot, assisted by Nathan Walker and Logan Mailloux, putting St. Louis ahead 1-0. However, the Devils quickly responded with Timo Meier scoring a tip-in goal, leveling the score at 1-1. The first period saw the Blues regain their lead with Robert Thomas netting a wrist shot, making it 2-1. The second period featured another equalizer from the Devils, with Nico Hischier scoring a wrist shot, assisted by Timo Meier and Luke Hughes.

The game remained tied at 2-2 until overtime, where Simon Nemec scored the decisive goal with a snap shot, assisted by Nico Hischier and Paul Cotter, sealing the victory for New Jersey.

In terms of recent form, the Devils have a home record of 15-7-1, while the Blues hold a record of 7-10-7 on the road. Over their last ten games, the Devils have recorded a 5-5 record, with an average of 2.4 goals scored and 3.1 goals allowed per game. Their last five games show a record of 2-3, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 3.4 goals allowed. The Blues, on the other hand, have struggled with a 3-7 record in their last ten games, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 3.2 goals allowed. Their recent form includes a 1-4 record in the last five games, with an average of 1.8 goals scored and 2.8 goals allowed.

At home, the Devils have a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Blues have a 1-3 record in their last four away games. The Devils' scoring has been bolstered by players like Nico Hischier, who had a goal and an assist in this game. The Blues have also seen contributions from key players like Cam Fowler, who scored the opening goal.

In terms of injuries, the Devils were missing several key players, including Arseny Gritsyuk (upper body), Evan Rodrigues (injured reserve, finger), Jonas Siegenthaler (out, undisclosed), Luke Hughes (out, undisclosed), and Stefan Noesen (injured reserve, knee). The absence of these players could have impacted their performance, yet they managed to secure the win.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Devils were favored at -135, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 5.5. The odds for the over were -115, while the under was priced at -105. The money line for the Devils was -135, while the Blues were at +114.

The conditions for the game were typical for late November, with players needing to adapt to the ice surface at Prudential Center. Fans witnessed a competitive matchup, with both teams showcasing their offensive and defensive skills throughout the game.

Viewers should note the standout performances from players like Nico Hischier, who was instrumental in both scoring and assisting, and Simon Nemec, who clinched the victory in overtime. The game highlighted the resilience of the Devils, who were able to overcome a deficit and secure a critical win despite their injury challenges.