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Despite an early 2-0 lead, the Devils couldn't maintain their advantage, allowing four unanswered goals.
First Period
The Devils began the game with intensity, taking an early lead. Just 15 seconds into the match, Erik Haula scored, finding the top corner of the net. Brett Pesce contributed with a secondary assist, disrupting the Penguins' initial attack. A few minutes later, Ondrej Palat drew a hooking penalty from Kevin Hayes, giving the Devils a power-play opportunity. Although they generated chances, including a Jesper Bratt shot that led to a scramble in front of the net, they couldn't convert. The Devils doubled their lead at 6:17 when Cody Glass's slap shot from the high slot deflected off Palat's pads...