SEATTLE — In an exciting matchup on Monday night, Ondrej Palat netted the decisive goal early in the third period, leading the New Jersey Devils to a narrow 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Dawson Mercer contributed notably with a goal and an assist, while Paul Cotter also found the back of the net, helping the Devils break a four-game losing streak. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom achieved 21 saves throughout the game.

On the other side, Adam Larsson and Shane Wright scored for the Kraken, with Philipp Grubauer recording 26 saves. Unfortunately, Seattle has struggled recently, suffering three consecutive losses (0-2-1) and winning only two of their last ten games (2-7-1).

The game saw a brief shift in momentum when Wright equalized for Seattle with a power-play goal just 1:24 into the third period. However, the Devils quickly responded, with Palat reclaiming the lead just 37 seconds later.

Mercer opened the scoring for New Jersey at 7:56 of the first period, capitalizing on a rebound near the right side of the net, marking his 10th goal of the season. Larsson responded for the Kraken with a goal that tied the game as the first period wound down, and Cotter scored his tenth goal with just 25 seconds remaining in the second period, giving New Jersey a 2-1 lead.

**Key Takeaways**
For the Devils, this victory was crucial, as it prevented them from suffering a five-game losing streak for the first time since February 2022 after experiencing a tough road trip.

The Kraken, meanwhile, have relied heavily on Grubauer, who has started the last five games following Joey Daccord’s placement on injured reserve due to an upper body injury. Grubauer’s recent record stands at 2-2-1 during this stretch, with an overall tally of 5-11-1 for the season.

**Key Moment**
A pivotal moment came late in the first period when Markstrom made two crucial saves. He thwarted Oliver Bjorkstrand’s attempt during a 3-on-2 play with 2.5 minutes remaining and then denied a breakaway chance from Andre Burakovsky just a minute later.

**Key Stat**
With the win, New Jersey improves to an impressive 20-0-1 this season when leading after the second period.

**Looking Ahead**
The Devils will next face off against the New York Rangers on Thursday, while the Kraken are set to travel for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.