LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brian Halonen scored his first NHL goal and Dawson Mercer got two short-handed goals in the third period of the New Jersey Devils’ 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Jacob Markstrom celebrated his two-year contract extension with 42 saves, and Nico Hischier also scored in a strong bounce-back effort by the Devils. New Jersey had lost two straight while allowing 13 goals following its early eight-game winning streak.

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