Timo Meier wasted no time breaking a second-period deadlock, scoring just 14 seconds into the third to propel the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night.
Nico Hischier and Curtis Lazar also found the back of the net as the Devils secured their fourth win in their last five road contests. Goaltender Nico Daws stood strong in net, making 24 saves.
Mikhail Sergachev scored Utah’s lone goal, while Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 shots in the loss. The defeat ended Utah’s four-game home winning streak.
Hischier put New Jersey ahead 9:34 into the first period, netting his 25th goal of the season. Sergachev answered midway through the second with a long-range shot to even the score.
Meier delivered the game-winner seconds after a neutral-zone giveaway by Utah’s Nick Schmaltz, burying his 16th goal of the season. Lazar added insurance with 7:16 remaining.
Takeaways
Devils: New Jersey’s defense has been stingy on the road, allowing just one goal across its last three away victories.
Utah: Sergachev’s goal marked a career-best 11th tally in a season.
Key Moment
Meier’s quick strike off Schmaltz’s turnover set the tone for the Devils’ dominant third period.
Key Stat
New Jersey has won 16 of 18 games this season when leading after the first period.
Up Next
The Devils continue their road trip in Vegas on Sunday, while Utah heads to Detroit for a Thursday matchup.
