Simon Nemec Scores Late Tying Goal for Devils, Forces Overtime Against Islanders

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec scored his first goal of the season with just 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation, tying the game at 2-2 against the New York Islanders on Monday night. Nemec's shot, taken during a 6-on-5 situation with Jacob Markstrom pulled for an extra attacker, beat Ilya Sorokin and was confirmed good after an official review. His dramatic late goal extended the game to overtime before the Devils ultimately fell 3-2.