As Jack Hughes skated towards the bench to celebrate his 13th goal of the season, he pointed to Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Dawson Mercer to acknowledge their phenomenal 90-second shift in the offensive zone before he and his linemates jumped onto the ice and scored.

The New Jersey Devils hosted the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Dec. 14 for a 1 p.m. EST matinee hockey extravaganza. While the Devils were slow to start the game, they really came into their own once the third period hit.

The Los Angeles Kings were one of the hottest teams in the NHL, and the New Jersey Devils ended their six-game winning streak. In a Thursday night showdown between two early Stanley Cup hopefuls, the Devils came away victorious thanks to a monstrous effort from their star forward Jack Hughes.