On Saturday, March 28, at the Lenovo Center, the New Jersey Devils faced the Carolina Hurricanes, kicking off a back-to-back road game. The Devils, having won seven of their last ten games, aimed to extend their winning streak to three consecutive games. However, the Hurricanes prevailed with a score of 5-2, thwarting the Devils' aspirations.

The Hurricanes played a fast-paced game in the first period, but the Devils matched their speed. Despite giving up a few chances and turnovers early on, they stood their ground. Their patience was rewarded when Timo Meier scored his 22nd goal of the season, marking the third straight game where the Devils scored the opening goal. Jacob Markstrom, stopped all eight shots in the first period, setting the tone for the Metropolitan Division showdown.

Halfway through the second period, Lenni Hameenaho was called for tripping. The Hurricanes tied the score 1-1 and gained momentum with three unanswered goals. Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a power-play, followed by Jackson Blake and the Hurricanes' captain, who extended the lead. The Hurricanes, with an effective offensive game, outshot the Devils 34-19 by the end of the game.

This loss wrapped up the Devils' five-game road trip with a 3-2-0 record. The Devils had multiple scoring opportunities but failed to convert. Nico Hischier and Meier created several chances, but could not get another goal past the opposing goalie.

Despite the loss, there were positive aspects. Dawson Mercer played his 400th NHL game, maintaining his Iron Man streak. Evgenii Dadonov earned his first point as a Devil, scoring a goal late in the third period to set the final score at 5-2. The Devils closed out their road trip with a 3-2-0 record.

The game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Prudential Center represented the next challenge for the Devils, who will seek to bounce back and return to their winning ways.