4 Takeaways From Devils 3-2 OT Home Opener Victory Over Flyers

The New Jersey Devils earned a 3-2 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in their season opener on Thursday. Dougie Hamilton scored New Jersey's first goal of the season in the second period, while Luke Hughes tied the game in the third period. Jack Hughes sealed the win three minutes into overtime by converting a return pass from Jesper Bratt.

New acquisition Luke Evangelista registered his first point with the Devils by providing an assist on Luke Hughes's equalizer. Despite firing 44 shots on Philadelphia goaltender Joseph Woll, New Jersey went scoreless on four power-play opportunities, showing early signs of struggles on special teams according to the analysis.