Devils beat Panthers 4-2 to end six-game skid


              Florida Panthers center Eric Staal (12) makes a shot as New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) defends the goal during first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) deflects a shot on goal by New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              Florida Panthers center Eric Staal (12) celebrates after scoring a goal during first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              Florida Panthers center Nick Cousins (21) and New Jersey Devils left wing Fabian Zetterlund (49) go after the puck during first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) scores on an empty net during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. The Devils defeated the Panthers 4-2. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) attempts a shot on goal as New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith (2) and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
            
              New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) approaches from behind the net as Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Devils beat Panthers 4-2 to end six-game skid