Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler each had a goal and an assist in a big second period and the Jets beat the Devils 3-1 on Friday night at Prudential Center to spoil John Hynes’ NHL coaching debut.
Mathieu Perreault had two assists in the three-goal second period and Michael Hutchinson made 20 saves to help the Jets win for the second time in two nights.
Mark Scheifele ignited the Winnipeg outburst with his second goal of the season. The Jets have scored six goals in the middle period this season.
Jiri Tlusty scored for the Devils in his debut.