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Devils Edge Oilers 2-1 in Tense Tuesday Night Showdown
21 Jan
Summary
- Gritsyuk and Glass each scored a goal and an assist for New Jersey.
- Jake Allen made 21 saves to secure the Devils' victory.
- Connor McDavid's 17-game point streak against the Devils ended.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Tuesday night, with Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass leading the charge with a goal and an assist each. This victory further solidifies the Devils' strong performance when holding a lead after the second period, now boasting a perfect 17-0-0 record in such situations.
Goaltender Jake Allen was pivotal in securing the win for New Jersey, successfully navigating a barrage of shots in the third period to make 21 saves. The Oilers' lone goal came from Matthew Savoie, halting their two-game winning streak.
Adding to the narrative, Connor McDavid's remarkable point streak against the Devils, which spanned 17 career games, concluded without him registering a point. Tristan Jarry made 15 saves in his Oilers home debut.
