For area fans, it’s a good thing college hockey games don’t end after one period and that there’s something called overtime.

But their road to the playoffs hit a major pothole this week when New Jersey’s top goal-scorer, center Jack Hughes ... beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in OT. The Rangers visit Ottawa on Saturday.

Devils: New Jersey found a way to erase a two-goal deficit in the third period in its first game without leading scorer Jack Hughes. He injured his right arm and shoulder in a 2-0 loss at Vegas.