"Jack Hughes had three assists to extend his productive run since scoring the gold medal-winning goal for the U.S. at the Olympics, and the New Jersey Devils dented the Boston Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night. Hughes set up Connor Brown's goal to become the fastest player in franchise history to 400 career points."
"Hughes has 12 points in 10 games since returning from Milan. Cotter also scored early in the third period to give New Jersey a 3-2 lead before David Pastrnak tied it 1:42 later. Pastrnak scored twice, including a highlight-reel masterpiece that made it 3-all, but he and the Bruins blew a two-goal lead."
"The Bruins are clinging to the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference after getting passed by Detroit when the Red Wings beat Calgary on Monday night. With 15 games left, Boston has 81 points, two ahead of Columbus and four up on Ottawa."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 in overtime on Monday night, with Jack Hughes recording three assists including the game-winner to Paul Cotter with 6.2 seconds remaining. Hughes became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 400 career points and has accumulated 12 points in 10 games since returning from the Olympics. David Pastrnak scored twice for Boston, including a highlight-reel goal, but the Bruins squandered a two-goal lead. The loss drops Boston to the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 81 points and 15 games remaining, now just two points ahead of Columbus.
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