Devils claw back to beat Detroit | GAME STORY

Here are some observations from the game:

• For the third game in a row, the Devils conceded a goal on their opponent’s first shot. Vladimir Tarasenko’s opening goal came on a power play at the start of the first period with Brenden Dillon in the penalty area. The Devils had done an excellent job of taking away the Red Wings’ passing lanes until Tarasenko’s goal. But Tarasenko had a little too much time at the top of the circle to fire a shot past Jacob Markstrom for a 1-0 lead.

Dillon was in the penalty box for sending Michael Rasmussen to the Red Wings’ bench, a moment that sent a message after the last game between the two clubs ended with Rasmussen’s hit on Jack Hughes.

Johnny Kovacevic later dropped the gloves with Rasmussen and answered the bell before things calmed down.

• Dougie Hamilton’s power-play goal came eight seconds after Justin Holl’s tripping penalty on Paul Cotter. Stefan Noesen ran through the blue livery and threw a lightning umbrella at Talbot, who was beaten by Hamilton. The play was then challenged by the Red Wings for goaltender interference, and after a lengthy review, the on-ice decision went in favor of the Devils first of the game.

Due to their failed challenge, the Devils were allowed another power play. With the start of the man advantage out of whack, the second unit jumped up the ice and Timo Meier fired a short-side shot past Talbot to erase Detroit’s two-goal lead early in the second period.

• Nico Hischier scored his 150th career goal, tying the game 3-0. Timo Meier’s assist in this game was his 200th assist in his career. He is now one goal behind Randy McKay (151) and ranks 12th on the all-time franchise list.

• Towards the end of the first period, Tomas Tatar was involved in a collision at the end boards. He did not appear at the start of the second period and it was announced that he would not return to the game. With no Tatar available, it was Ondrej Palat who took his place in the second power play unit.

• New Jersey had five different scorers today against Detroit, spreading the wealth among its teammates. Three of the five goals came from Meier, Hischier and Noesen.

• Kurtis MacDermid returned to the lineup for the first time since November 16th. Shane Bowers was a failure.