nhl Game Recap
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Wrap - Boston Wins 5-2
Brad Marchand scored a pair of goals against the Devils as Boston handed New Jersey a 5-2 defeat on Saturday at Prudential Center.
The Bruins were a -143 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Boston got goals from Brad Marchand(2), Patrice Bergeron, Jake DeBrusk, and Erik Haula in the victory. Haula opened the scoring at 17:37 of the first period.
Jeremy Swayman turned in a 27-save effort for the Bruins.
Dawson Mercer, and Jesper Bratt scored for the Devils, finding the net behind Jeremy Swayman.
Jonathan Bernier stopped 31 of 35 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Boston went 1-for-2, while the Devils were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Boston outshot New Jersey 36-29 in the game.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Montreal looking for another win. For New Jersey, they head on the road to face New York.