Simon Nemec delivers a clutch performance as the Devils edge out the Hurricanes in a thrilling double overtime victory
The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils gave fans a playoff experience that can only be described as spicy — and no, we’re not talking about the nachos. On April 25, 2025, the Devils secured a 3–2 victory in double overtime, and if you didn’t spill your drink during this wild ride, then you’re probably a robot.
The game kicked off with all the energy of a caffeinated squirrel. Early on, the Hurricanes’ power play looked like a well-oiled machine, with Martin Necas scoring a beauty of a goal. But the Devils weren’t about to let Carolina run away with this one. Dougie Hamilton fired back for New Jersey, reminding us all that if you’re a defenseman and you can shoot like that, you should be making way more money.
By the time the third period rolled around, the score was tied at 2-2, and you could feel the tension in the air like someone had just told you your favorite pizza place ran out of mozzarella. The players battled it out with all the intensity of a family reunion dodgeball game.
And then came the moment of pure drama — Simon Nemec, with the poise of someone who’s never been told to “calm down,” scored the game-winner in double overtime. He sent the Hurricanes home with their tails between their legs, while Devils fans tried not to cry happy tears.
With the 3–2 win, the Devils now lead the series 2–1. And while Carolina’s fans might be saying “just wait ‘til Game 4,” New Jersey’s locker room was filled with as much confidence as a kid who just got a gold star for remembering their lunchbox.
So, if you like your hockey with a side of tension, overtime heartbreak, and the kind of goal-scoring that makes you scream “did that just happen?” — this was the game for you. The Devils are looking like they’ve got the momentum, but Carolina’s not out yet. Buckle up, folks. This series is about to get even more chaotic.