Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils' 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers

Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils’ 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers

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New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen defends a shot by Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (22) scores a goal past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, front left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) is congratulated by Jespr Bratt (63) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) falls into Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save in front of New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) shoots past New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

By PAT PICKENS

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.

Bratt tied it at 2 with his 19th goal of the season at 6:50 of the third period, then set up Simon Nemec’s first of the season 1:35 later. Brett Pesce also scored, and Jake Allen made 31 saves — 18 in the third period.

Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 47th goal for Edmonton. Evan Bouchard also scored and Connor McDavid had two assists. The Oilers lost their second straight and fell for the eighth time in 11 games.

Takeaways

Oilers: Draisaitl boosted his points streak to 16 games ... Stuart Skinner made 18 saves, but stopped just four of six shots in the third period.

New Jersey: On a day the Devils announced star defenseman Dougie Hamilton would miss the remainder of the regular season they got goals from two blueliners best known for their defense. Nemec’s goal was just the fourth of his two-season career, and Pesce broke the ice for his third of the season and second in his past five games.

Key moment

With New Jersey down 2-1, Bratt flung a shot through traffic that eluded Skinner. Mere seconds later, he set up Nemec’s blast from the point that got through Skinner.

Key stat

The Devils claimed their 14th comeback win of the season, but also improved to 23-5-3 when scoring first.

Up next

The Oilers are at the New York Islanders on Friday night. The Devils are at Pittsburgh on Saturday night.

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