Bobby Brink helps the Flyers top the Devils 3-1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Saturday.

Matvei Michkov also scored for Philadelphia in the first meeting of the season between the Metropolitan Division rivals. Tyson Foerster had two assists, and Samuel Ersson made 12 saves.

Brink's power-play goal made it 2-1 with 7:16 left. It was his sixth of the season.

Konecny added an empty-netter in the final seconds. He has 21 goals on the year.

Dougie Hamilton scored for New Jersey in the first period. It was the first goal for the defenseman since Dec. 2 and No. 6 on the season.

Jake Allen made 15 saves for New Jersey in his first start since Jan. 1.

Flyers: It was the third comeback win for Philadelphia in its last four games.

Devils: Forward Nico Hischier skated in his 500th game. The captain did not record a shot after scoring three times in his previous two games.

Jesper Bratt's goal 3:44 into the third period was waved off when New Jersey was whistled for offside.

The 13 shots taken by the Devils were their fewest all season and the fewest allowed by Philadelphia this season.

Philadelphia hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. The Devils host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) plays the puck ahead Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (27)during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New Jersey Devils right wing Nathan Bastian (14) plays the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula (5) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) collides with New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates after scoring a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates with Noah Cates (27) and Tyson Foerster (71) after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and Onyeka Okongwu had 22 for the Hawks, while both Zaccharie Risacher and Luke Kennard scored 12.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points. OG Anunoby had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges added 18 points.

Ariel Hukporti, who replaced Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) in the starting lineup, grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds for New York.

The Knicks got off to a quick start, taking an 11-2 lead. Trailing 30-29, the Hawks scored the final four points of the first quarter and never trailed again.

Atlanta extended its lead to 60-45 on Okongwu’s short jumper with 1:16 remaining in the second quarter before Brunson’s runner cut the Knicks’ deficit to 60-47 at halftime.

Alexander-Walker’s driving layup with 1:14 left in the third quarter gave the Hawks their biggest lead of the game at 94-68 and they were ahead 94-70 at the end of the quarter.

The Knicks scored the first 11 points of the fourth quarter and pulled within 94-81 before Kennard connected on back-to-back 3-pointers to end the streak.

New York mounted a final rally following consecutive 3-pointers by Bridges to edge within 108-99, but never got any closer.

The Hawks, who have won two in a row following a season-high, seven-game losing streak, became the first team to hold the Knicks to fewer than 100 points this season.

Atlanta's Trae Young (bruised right quadriceps) and Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) each missed their third straight games.

Hawks: Visit Toronto on Saturday.

Knicks: Host Philadelphia on Saturday.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) passes the ball around New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (55) during second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, bottom, and Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) battle for the ball during second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, right, is defended by New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby during second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)