May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) celebrates his goal during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Devils’ Jesper Bratt Reaches 80-Point Mark for First Time in His Career
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt joined elite company on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In the first period, Bratt earned an assist on Timo Meier's power-play goal for his 80th point of the 2023-24 season.
He became the fifth Devils player who earned 80 points in a single season since the start of the 2011-12 campaign, joining Jack Hughes (99 points in 2022-23), Nico Hischier (80 points in 2022,23), Taylor Hall (93 points in 2017-18), and Ilya Kovalchuk (83 points in 2011-12).
After signing an eight-year, $63 million contract with the Devils last June, Bratt is concluding a career-high season where he collected 82 points (27 goals, 55 assists) in 80 games. His 80-point campaign marked the 18th time in Devils team history that a player earned 80 or more points in a single season since 1982-83.
He will enter Saturday night's game with eight points in his last five games and is coming off a three-point performance against the Maple Leafs.
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