Another milestone for Jagr; Devils score 4 goals in 3rd period of 5-2 victory over Hurricanes

Friday, 11.29.2013 / 9:45 PM The Canadian Press

RALEIGH, N.C. - Jaromir Jagr had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils scored four goals in the third period of a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Jagr's goal with 3:29 left was the 692nd of his career, tying him with Steve Yzerman for eighth on the NHL's all-time list.

Adam Henrique scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 7:58 left after Andrei Loktionov tied it with 11:17 remaining.

Dainius Zubrus then added a goal off a deflection and also had an assist, after Mark Fayne scored an early goal to help the Devils snap a three-game losing streak.

Jeff Skinner and Jordan Staal scored in the second period to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead.

Cory Schneider stopped 16 shots in his first start since Nov. 21 for New Jersey. Cam Ward made 26 saves in his fourth straight start for the Hurricanes.

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