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Devils Surviving Blues Comeback Attempt Proves There’s More To This Team

“We're just a group that continues to learn. The recipe for us to win games is right there for us. I think there are no shortcuts,” Jesper Bratt…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:23 AM
Devils Surviving Blues Comeback Attempt Proves There’s More To This Team
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Fink argues the Devils' 5-4 overtime win over the Blues proves the team possesses deeper resilience.
  • The New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-4 after relinquishing a 4-1 third-period lead.
  • Jesper Bratt scored the game-winning goal on a breakaway from Dougie Hamilton in overtime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-4 in overtime after blowing a 4-1 lead in the third period. Mike Fink argues that surviving the Blues' late rally demonstrates resilience and depth for New Jersey, who secured their sixth consecutive home victory when Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway assisted by Dougie Hamilton.

St. Louis mounted a third-period comeback with three unanswered goals to force extra time. However, Sheldon Keefe called a timeout with five minutes remaining to regroup the team, and New Jersey held on before Bratt netted his fourth career regular-season overtime winner.

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