The New Jersey Devils won against the Dallas Stars with a score of 6-4, according to a March 25 recap. The game took place in Dallas and featured several lead changes and notable performances from both teams.
This matchup is significant as it highlights key players’ contributions and marks an important milestone for Dougie Hamilton, who played his 900th National Hockey League game. The victory adds momentum for the Devils as they continue their season.
Jack Hughes opened the scoring for New Jersey by lifting the puck over goaltender Jake Oettinger. Wyatt Johnston tied the game during four-on-four play, but Jesper Bratt quickly restored the Devils’ lead with a close-in deke. Connor Brown added another goal, followed by Hughes scoring again on a breakaway to give New Jersey a strong start.
Dallas responded in the second period with Johnston netting his second goal and Jason Robertson narrowing the gap further. In the third period, Timo Meier extended New Jersey’s lead before Mavrik Bourque made it a one-goal game again. Hamilton secured the win by firing an empty-net goal from across the ice.
The Devils’ lineup included Meier, Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer, Bratt, Hughes, Brown, Arseni Gritsyuk, Cody Glass, Lenni Hameenaho, Paul Cotter, Nick Bjugstad and Maxim Tsyplakov among forwards; Jonas Siegenthaler paired with Hamilton on defense along with Luke Hughes-Kovacevic and Dillon-Nemec pairs; Jake Allen started in net backed up by Jacob Markstrom. The Stars’ lineup featured Robertson-Johnston-Bourque among others.
Hamilton’s milestone appearance was noted as he reached his 900th NHL game during this contest.
