Devils 2, Flyers 1 (OT)
PHILADELPHIA -- The New Jersey Devils spoiled defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere's record-setting afternoon with a 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center.
On a four-on-three in the extra session courtesy of right winger Jakub Voracek's hooking penalty, left winger Adam Henrique scored the game-winner with a shot from the circle to help the Devils (28-21-7) pick up two points.
New Jersey has gained points in nine of its last 11 games (7-2-2).
Gostisbehere made history to tie the game on a power-play goal at 3:49 of the third period, but the Flyers (24-20-10) still lost their fourth in the last five games before beginning a five-game road trip.
Gostisbehere's blast from straightaway extended his point streak to 11 games, a new NHL record for rookie defensemen as well as a Flyers rookie record.
Barry Beck previously held the NHL rookie defenseman mark at 10 games set with the Colorado Rockies in 1977-78, while Mikael Renberg's Philadelphia rookie record was also 10 established in 1993-94.
Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (25-16-6), who entered with the NHL's second-lowest goals-against average (2.00), made 31 saves, while Flyers backup goaltender Michal Neuvirth (11-6-3), playing his first game since the All-Star break, stopped 22 shots, including two big ones in overtime before allowing the winner.
New Jersey, the lowest-scoring five-on-five team at 1.62 goals per 60 minutes, used its seventh-most successful power play to strike first 6:43 into the game.
Devils center Joseph Blandisi did it all, scoring a highlight-reel marker by shooting through his legs to sneak the puck between Neuvirth's left shoulder hugging the goal post for a 1-0 lead.
NOTES: Flyers LW Matt Read and C Scott Laughton were healthy scratches for the second straight game, as C R.J. Umberger and C Jordan Weal stayed in the lineup. On Thursday, Umberger scored his first goal in 51 games dating back to last season. Weal, acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 6, appeared in just his third game with Philadelphia. ... Devils LW Stefan Matteau, LW Tuomo Ruutu and D Eric Gelinas were all scratches. Matteau has not played in 11 games. ... Flyers G Michal Neuvirth, who was activated off injured reserve Thursday, made the start, playing in his first game since Jan. 27. ... Devils G Cory Schneider, an All-Star this season, made his 11th start in New Jersey's last 12 games. ... Flyers D Evgeny Medvedev was a healthy scratch for the third straight game. ... The Devils and Flyers finish their four-game regular-season series on Tuesday.