The Devils had no issues slowing down opposing offenses through their first four wins. They couldn't slow down Gabriel Landeskog Thursday night.
The Colorado Avalanche left winger finished with a hat trick, capped off by his game-winning goal at 16:38 of the third period to hand the Devils their first loss of the season in 5-3 Avs victory at Prudential Center in Newark.
A three-point night by forward Taylor Hall, including his first goal of the season, wasn't enough for the Devils, who held leads during the first and third periods.
The Devils also saw another player exit early when Travis Zajac was injured in the second period.