CHICAGO – Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Wednesday. The defenseman took a stretch pass from goalie Jacob Markstrom, moved into the zone and beat Chicago goalie Spencer Knight on the glove side.

Defenseman Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of the overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks had their eyes set on a big win as they opened their four-game homestand against the Eastern Conference-leading New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec stunned the Chicago Blackhawks with an insane hat trick, resulting in an OT win.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the New Jersey Devils with a three winning streak intact. Chicago has gone 3-2-1 at home and 8-5-3 overall. The Blackhawks have a 7-1-1 record when scoring three or more goals.

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the season on a surprisingly strong note, sparking renewed optimism among fans who are beginning to dream about a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.