Pesce scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Kings.
It was his first goal in 35 games dating to Dec. 23 of last season, and it was a beauty. Pesce toe-dragged the puck past a Kings forward before going low under Anton Forsberg's left pad. It stood as the winner. The defender is best known for his stabilization of the Devils own zone, but he has also put up 30 points in an NHL season. Pesce now has one goal, three assists and 20 blocks in 11 games this season.