Nemec Nets Hat trick as Devils Top Blackhawks in High-Scoring Affair
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Devils defenseman Šimon Nemec recorded a hat trick, propelling his team to a 4-3 power-play victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on February 29, 2024. The win strengthens New Jersey’s position in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.
Nemec’s breakout performance marks a significant moment in his young NHL career and provides a crucial boost for the Devils, who are battling for a postseason berth. The Devils overcame an early deficit, fueled by Nemec’s three goals – at 40 minutes, 51 minutes, and 64 minutes - and contributions from Mercer and Hischier. Chicago’s scoring came from Bedard, Slaggert, and Lafferty.
Game Details:
* Final Score: Chicago Blackhawks 3 – new Jersey devils 4 (pp)
* Goals:
* Chicago: Bedard (Teräväinen, Bertuzzi), Slaggert (Crevier, Foligno), Lafferty (Foligno, Crevier)
* New Jersey: Nemec (Hischier, Meier), Mercer (J. Hughes, Gricjuk), Nemec (Noesen, J. Hughes), Nemec (Markström, L.Hughes)
* Goalkeepers: No goalkeeper details was provided.
* Shots on goal: 34:21 (total), 21:32 (Philadelphia vs. Edmonton), 37:19 (Utah vs. Buffalo)
Othre NHL Scores from February 29, 2024:
* Philadelphia Flyers – Edmonton Oilers 1:2 pp (0:1, 1:0, 0:0 – 0:1)
* Goals: Mickov (York, Konecny) – bouchard (McDavid, Savoie), Roslovic (Savoie)
* Goalkeepers: Vladař – Skinner
* Utah Mammoth – Buffalo Sabres 5:2 (0:1, 1:1, 4:0)
* Goals: DeSimone (Carcone, Schmidt), Peterka (marino, Sergačjov), Crouse (Peterka, McBain), Schmaltz (Keller), Keller (Schmaltz, Cooley) – Rosen (quinn, Byram), rosen (Östlund)
* Goalkeepers: Vejmelka - Ellis
