After retiring Martin Brodeur’s No. 30 jersey in a rousing ceremony, the Devils sent their fans home even happier with a much-needed win over the Oilers.
Reid Boucher set up a goal and scored the game-winner 7:13 into the third period, and the Devils edged the Oilers 2-1 on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark to cap a night when the organization honored the goalie who led them to three Stanley Cup championships.
“You don’t want to spoil that night by losing,” said Boucher, who has three game-winning goals in 13 games. “We’re also playing to stay in the playoff race right now.