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Devils continue homestand with 4-1 win over Ducks for second straight victory
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Arseny Gritsyukand Nico Hischierscored first-period goals, Nico Dawsmade 16 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.
Anthony Mantharestored the two-goal lead with 6:33 left in the third, and Jack Hughesadded an empty-netter with 6.1 seconds remaining. New Jersey won its second straight to improve to 6-4-0, while Anaheim dropped its fifth in a row to fall to 4-6-0.
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Gritsyuk and Hischier each scored their fifth goal of the season, with Jesper Brattassisting on both scores. Hughes assisted on Gritsyuk's goal.
Tim Washescored for Anaheim on a tip at 8:20 of the third period. Ville Hussomade 25 saves for the Ducks.
Gritsyuk opened the scoring at 4:38 of the first, connecting from close range off Bratt's centering pass. Hischier scored off a rebound on a power play with 41 seconds left in the period.
Up next
Ducks: At Philadelphia on Saturday
Devils: Host Los Angeles on Saturday.
