Devils Dominate Bruins 5-1 with Four-Goal Second Period

Dawson Mercer scores twice as New Jersey snaps a four-game skid and Boston's point streak ends.

Dawson Mercer led the New Jersey Devils with two goals during a decisive four-goal second period in a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.
Nico Hischier contributed a goal and two assists, while Dougie Hamilton and Timo Meier also recorded multipoint performances for New Jersey.
Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom exited early in the second period due to a collision, with Jake Allen stepping in and stopping all 16 shots he faced.
Boston's Morgan Geekie scored the lone goal for the Bruins, who saw their four-game point streak come to an end.
The Devils capitalized on the power play, scoring three goals with the man advantage, and honored former coach Jacques Lemaire before the game by inducting him into their Ring of Honor.