Gritsyuk Drives Devils to Victory
Arseny Gritsyuk emerged as the standout performer for the New Jersey Devils, contributing one goal and one assist in a 3-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The win at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, marked the third consecutive triumph for the home side, which improved their season record to 7-4-0 with 14 points. The Kings, meanwhile, dropped to 2-5-2 with 6 points after the loss.
Second-Period Exchange
The first period ended scoreless, with both teams trading chances without finding the back of the net. Action picked up in the second period when Los Angeles struck first. Scott Laughton scored his second goal of the season on a wrist shot, assisted by Adrian Kempe and Andre Lee, to give the Kings a 1-0 lead. The Devils responded quickly in the same frame. Anthony Mantha netted his third goal of the season with a wrist shot, assisted by Jesper Boqvist and Evan Rodrigues, to tie the game at 1-1 heading into the intermission.
Decisive Third Period
New Jersey took control in the third period. Brett Pesce scored his first goal of the season on a wrist shot, assisted by Luke Evangelista and Arseny Gritsyuk, to put the Devils ahead 2-1. Later in the period, Gritsyuk added his sixth goal of the season on a wrist shot, assisted by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, to seal the 3-1 result. The final tally saw the Devils outscore the Kings 3-1, with period scores of 0-0, 1-1, and 1-2.
Season Records and Context
The result solidifies the Devils' position in the standings with 14 points, while the Kings remain at 6 points. No playoff implications or series status were confirmed in the available data. The game drew an attendance of 16,019 fans at Prudential Center. For the Kings, Scott Laughton led the scoring with one goal and one point, while Andre Lee recorded one assist. For New Jersey, Gritsyuk led all players with two points. The Devils' defense held firm in the final minutes to secure the win, capping a strong performance in front of a full house in Newark.
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