NEWARK, N.J. — Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night. Noesen got his 17th goal 3:19 into the extra session with Nick Paul in the penalty box for tripping. The Devils had the only five shots on goal in overtime.

Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal with 1:41 remaining in overtime as the New Jersey Devils ran their home winning streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Newark,

The Devils were able to able to start the new year right at The Rock with an overtime win against the Lightning. Check out what happened in this recap.

With 1:01 remaining on a power play in overtime and after taking a timeout, the Devils went with a four-forward look of Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt and Stefan Noesen. And it paid off with Noesen scoring the winner. Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes scored in regulation for the Devils.

Jesper Bratt had two assists in New Jersey’s sixth straight victory at home. Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov scored for Tampa Bay. Palat opened the scoring at 8:09 of the first period with his 10th goal, assisted by Dougie Hamilton and Bratt.

The Devils have struggled since returning from the holiday break but the team is focused on learning and improving instead of placing blame on individuals. Staying united as a team is critical during this stretch. Although they aren't winning, this is an opportunity to come back stronger.

Tampa Bay, Hedman 6 (Paul), 9:57. Second Period_3, New Jersey, J.Hughes 17, 15:16. Goalies_Tampa Bay, Vasilevskiy 18-12-2 (26 shots-23 saves). New Jersey, Markstrom 21-8-3 (25-23). A_16,514 (16,514).

Jesper Bratt had two assists in New Jersey's sixth straight victory at home. Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov scored for Tampa Bay. Palat opened the scoring at 8:09 of the first period with his ...

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