The Boston Bruins are trying to build some ground to stand on in the crowded  Eastern Conference playoff field but didn’t do themselves any favors on Wednesday night after getting dismantled by the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center by the final score of 5-1.

Boston led, 1-0, after the first period, but couldn’t overcome a miserable second in which the Devils scored four times.

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

NEWARK—Even in their wins, the New Jersey Devils are suffering major losses. The Devils honored former Stanley Cup winning head coach Jacques Lemaire before puck drop with the Boston Bruins by admitting him into their Ring of Honor.

Dawson Mercer scored bookend goals in New Jersey's four-goal second period, propelling the Devils to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday in Newark, N.J.

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.

and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night. Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, and Timo Meier had ...

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 and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a ...

The Boston Bruins entered Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Devils having won three of their last four games, helping to erase some of the bad feelings that stemmed from having previously

The New Jersey Devils hosted the Boston Bruins for their first meeting of the season on Wednesday night when the Devils put an end to their four-game losing streak, defeating the Bruins 5-1.

The New Jersey Devils will face off with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. It’s a divisional rivalry at the Wells Fargo Center as we share our NHL odds series and make a Devils-Flyers prediction and pick.

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. The Devils hope to avoid playing a second straight game without captain Nico Hischier and attempt to start rolling again Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers in Newark,