Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 shots, the Devils snapped a five‑game skid with a 3‑1 win over St. Louis, and the performance signals a pivotal turnaround for New Jersey’s playoff push.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves, Timo Meier and Dougie Hamilton supplied the offense, and the New Jersey Devils halted a five‑game losing streak with a 3‑1 victory over the St. Louis Blues Saturday night.
The shutout bid evaporated in the final two minutes when Pavel Buchnevich capitalized on an extra attacker, but the Devils sealed the game with an empty‑net goal from Nico Hischier.
Markstrom’s performance marks his first strong outing since joining the club, raising questions about the team’s defensive stability heading into the stretch run.
Historically, New Jersey has struggled against St. Louis in recent seasons, dropping five straight before this win; the reversal could reshape playoff projections.
Fans are already debating whether the Devils should double‑down on the aggressive forecheck that produced Meier’s 16th goal of the season, a strategy that previously helped Switzerland clinch Olympic gold.
The Associated Press documented the box score, while the league’s official coverage appears on AP NHL.
Up next
Devils: Host Florida on Tuesday night.
Blues: At Minnesota on Sunday night.
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