Bratt scores in overtime as Devils edge Blues 5-4
Jesper Bratt converted a breakaway 1:26 into overtime after St. Louis erased a three-goal deficit in the third period.
Jesper Bratt took a pass from Dougie Hamilton, broke in alone and beat Jordan Binnington 1:26 into overtime. The goal gave the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center on Thursday.
Anthony Mantha's second goal put New Jersey up 4-1 with 1:41 left in the second period. The Blues erased the lead with three goals in 3:08 in the third. Mason McTavish started the comeback at 11:46, Philip Broberg pulled St. Louis within one at 14:36 and Dalibor Dvorsky tipped in the equalizer 18 seconds later.
Mantha finished with two goals and an assist, and Bratt and Luke Hughes each had a goal and an assist. Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves in New Jersey's third straight win. Binnington stopped 31 shots for St. Louis.
