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Luke Hughes immediately gets payback on Matthew Schaefer with game-saving overtime play

The New Jersey Devils scored three consecutive goals against the New York Islanders to turn a two-goal deficit into an overtime win. Luke Hughes, who was taken down by Matthew Schaefer earlier in the game, was able to turn Jack…

By Nick Villano · Pucks and Pitchforks

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:41 AM

Key Things to Know

Luke Hughes stopped Matthew Schaefer in overtime to set up Jack Hughes' game-winning goal.
The New Jersey Devils overcame a 4-2 deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime.
Luke Hughes and Matthew Schaefer engaged in a rare fight against each other earlier in the contest.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Luke Hughes made a decisive defensive play in overtime against Matthew Schaefer, setting up Jack Hughes for the game-winning goal. The New Jersey Devils rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night.

Schaefer had scored earlier to give the Islanders a lead before getting into a rare fight with Hughes during the game. The Devils then scored three unanswered goals, with Luke Evangelista and Dougie Hamilton tying the score before the overtime winner.

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Luke Hughes immediately gets payback on Matthew Schaefer with game-saving overtime play

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