Devils defeat Hurricanes 3-2 in double OT

The New Jersey Devils secured a dramatic double-overtime 3-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, narrowing Carolina’s lead to 2-1. Simon Nemec scored the game-winning goal, capping a standout performance as the Devils overcame defensive injuries and showed resilience after dropping the first two games on the road. The Devils initially built a two-goal lead, but Carolina leveraged its strong special teams play, with power-play goals from Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, to tie the game in the third period. Goaltending was crucial, with both teams’ netminders making key saves to extend the contest into double overtime. Despite missing star forward Jack Hughes for the postseason, the Devils have shown improved defense and regained home-ice confidence, though their power play—which was a strength during the regular season—remains critical for their comeback hopes. The series continues with Game 4 in New Jersey, where the Devils look to build momentum and even the series.