Jack Hughes scores the go-ahead goal and finishes with two assists to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Kings.

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center, ending their six-game win streak. The Devils put together a stifling defensive effort and beat the Kings at their own game to earn a big two points in the standings.

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Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the Devils ended the Los Angeles Kings’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.

Sooner or later the winning streak was going to come to an end. The Los Angeles Kings won six straight heading into last night’s game and were about to play the second game of their long road trip.

The Los Angeles Kings were one of the hottest teams in the NHL, and the New Jersey Devils ended their six-game winning streak. In a Thursday night showdown between two early Stanley Cup hopefuls, the Devils came away victorious thanks to a monstrous effort from their star forward Jack Hughes.