Jack Hughes scores in overtime as Devils rally past Islanders 5-4

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes scored in overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday.

Dougie Hamilton, Luke Evangelista, Declan Chisholm and Evan Rodrigues also scored for New Jersey, which extended its winning streak to four games. Jake Allen made 19 saves.

Hughes scored with 3:42 remaining in overtime, keeping the puck on a two-on-one rush before firing a shot past Ilya Sorokin’s blocker.

Anthony Duclair, Matthew Schaefer, Simon Holmstrom and Victor Eklund scored for New York, which lost its third straight game. Sorokin finished with 45 saves and captain Bo Horvat added two assists.

The Devils erased a two-goal deficit in the third period, capped by Hamilton’s power-play goal with 6:18 remaining in regulation. Jack Hughes curled around the net before finding Hamilton in the slot for the tying goal.

Evangelista started the comeback when he pulled New Jersey within a goal at 6:08 of the third period.

The Islanders took a 2-1 lead after the first period. Duclair opened the scoring with less than five minutes remaining, Rodrigues tied it 17 seconds later and Schaefer put New York back ahead with his fifth goal of the season.

Chisholm tied the score at 2 just 4:42 into the second period when Jesper Bratt fired a shot off the end boards that took an awkward bounce around the net, allowing Chisholm to bury the rebound.

Two of Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin’s best saves came against Devils captain Nico Hischier. Sorokin denied Hischier on a breakaway in the closing seconds of the second period and stopped a one-timer in the opening minute of the third.

Devils: At Toronto on Sunday.

Islanders: At San Jose on Monday.

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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates with Emil Heineman (51) after scoring a goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (92) scores a goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) and defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y.. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) CORRECTION: Corrects city to Elmont

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save against New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Newhook scored twice in the first period, Jacob Fowler made 26 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.

Chris Kreider and Zachary Bolduc also scored for Montreal (11-3-3). The Canadiens have won seven of their last eight games.

William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored for Toronto (8-8-2), and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 24 shots. The Maple Leafs have lost two straight and four of five in regulation.

The Canadiens opened the scoring at 5:56 of the first when Newhook’s pass in front of Bobrovsky pinballed into Toronto’s net after a giveaway by McKenna started the sequence. Newhook then tipped in Kaiden Guhle’s point shot with 6:54 left.

The Canadiens made it 3-0 on a breakaway with 7:03 to go in the second when Kreider intercepted McKenna's pass at Montreal’s blue line and beat Bobrovsky past his blocker. Toronto’s rookie winger was benched for the rest of the period.

Nylander blasted a one-timer on a power play at 6:19 of the third to get the Maple Leafs on the board before McKenna popped in a loose puck 55 seconds later, but Bolduc responded on a man advantage to make it 4-2 with 7:45 to go.

Canadiens: Host Minnesota on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs: Host New Jersey on Sunday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) fails to stop Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook's (15) second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save as Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) keeps an eye on Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) passes off under pressure from Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Gavin McKenna (92) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montréal Canadiens center Alex Newhook, left, celebrates after his second goal of the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)