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New Jersey Skates Past Carolina 5-3 - Recap

The Devils beat Carolina 5-3 on Saturday, earning a victory backstopped by MacKenzie Blackwood's 24 saves.

Bettors who backed the Devils were rewarded as +171 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.

Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, P.K. Subban, Damon Severson, and Miles Wood each scored for the Devils in the victory. Wood opened the scoring for New Jersey.

MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 24 of 27 Carolina shots in the victory.

Carolina got goals from Warren Foegele, Erik Haula, and Teuvo Teravainen in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Carolina got a 21-stop effort from James Reimer in the loss.

On the power play, New Jersey went 1-for-4, while the Hurricanes were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.

Carolina outshot New Jersey 27-27 in the game.

New Jersey looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jets. The Hurricanes will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.