Hischier scores OT winner to lift Devils in 3-2 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL — Nico Hischier scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the New Jersey Devils came from behind to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Will Butcher also scored in regulation time for the visiting Devils (20-24-7) while rookie goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 37-of-39 shots.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Phillip Danault scored for the Canadiens (28-18-6), who were playing the first game in a back-to-back set of afternoon matchups. Montreal hosts the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.