Morgan Geekie scored for the Bruins (23-20-6), who are 3-1-1 in their past five games. Jeremy Swayman allowed four goals on 29 shots in two periods. He was replaced by Joonas Korpisalo (five saves on six shots) at the start of the third period.

Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm ... Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier missed last night’s game and is headed back to New Jersey for further evaluation.

Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.

The New Jersey Devils (26-17-6) will host the Boston Bruins (23-19-6) on Wednesday at the Prudential Center with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET.

Count on Jesper Bratt to get the New Jersey Devils back on track to take the Over on his assists prop against the Boston Bruins.

Following a disappointing 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov didn't mince words about his team's ongoing struggles.

Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.Nico Hischier had a goal an

John Klingberg made his debut with the Oilers when they played the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The 32-year-old had five assists in 14 games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs before his season ended because of hip surgery.

Devils captain Nico Hischier is considered "week-to-week" according to the latest update from coach Sheldon Keefe.

This is the second of a home-and-home series. Philly won its home game on Monday, 4-2, over New Jersey, which will host the Wednesday matchup.

A slump and some injuries are creating a situation where the New Jersey Devils are closer to a wild-card spot than to the lead in the Metropolitan Division.