In a dramatic series of hockey games, the New Jersey Devils saw pivotal contributions from Mike McLeod, who scored a critical goal with just 44.3 seconds left in a period, propelling the Devils to a 2-1 lead. McLeod's earlier goal, assisted by Bastian and Lazar, had established a 1-0 lead against the Flyers, with the Devils maintaining this lead at the end of the first period. Against the Oilers, the Devils initially trailed 2-1 at the end of the first period, despite a goal by Dawson Mercer, assisted by McLeod. The Devils surged ahead with additional goals from Siegenthaler and Meier, taking a 3-2 lead into the final period. However, the Oilers staged a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals within 2:09, and secured a 6-3 victory.
6-3 Oilers. #NJDevils
Oilers score thrice in 1:09. #NJDevils
Oilers score thrice in 2:09. #NJDevils
5-3 Oilers. #NJDevils
4-3 Oilers. #NJDevils
End of two. #NJDevils take the 3-2 lead into the final period against the Oilers. 1:✖️ McLeod (Gagner) 1:✖️Nugent-Hopkins (Ekholm, McDavid) 1:🚨 Mercer (McLeod) 2:🚨 Siegenthaler (Nemec, McLeod) 2:🚨 Meier (Mercer) Shots 26-18, EDM
END 2: #NJDevils 3 - 2 Oilers
Shots are 14-3 Oilers in the second period with 8:26 remaining. #NJDevils
End of one. #NJDevils trail the Oilers 2-1 ✖️ McLeod (Gagner) ✖️ Nugent-Hopkins (Ekholm, McDavid) 🚨 Mercer (McLeod) Shots 12-9, NJ
There's Dawson Mercer. #NJDevils score. 2-1 Oilers.
2-0 Oilers. #NJDevils
1-0 Oilers. #NJDevils
End of one. #NJDevils lead the Flyers 1-0. 🚨 McLeod (Bastian, Lazar) Shots 8-4, PHI
GOAL!! McLeod!! It's 1-0 #NJDevils
McLeod. 1-0 #NJDevils
1-0, #NJDevils. McLeod
Huge goal! With 44.3 seconds left in the period #NJDevils Mike McLeod makes it 2-1.