Wednesday’s NHL play will see the Boston Bruins (27-4-3) take the ice against the New Jersey Devils (22-10-2), starting at 7:30 PM ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on NESN. The Bruins rank first and the Devils fourth in the Eastern Conference.
How to Watch New Jersey vs. Boston
Head-to-head results for Boston vs. New Jersey
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12/23/2022 |
Devils |
Bruins |
4-3 BOS |
Boston and New Jersey Stats
- The Bruins score 3.8 goals per game (second in league), and the Devils are conceding 2.6 (third).
- The Devils score 3.4 goals per game (115 in 34 games), and the Bruins concede 2.2 (74 in 34).
- Boston is first in the NHL in terms of goal differential, at +56.
- New Jersey is third in the league in terms of goal differential, at +28.
- The Bruins have scored 36 power-play goals (successful on 28.6% of opportunities), and the Devils have conceded 20 goals while short-handed (killing off 80.8% of penalties).
- The Devils have scored 21 power-play goals (successful on 20.2% of opportunities), and the Bruins have conceded 20 goals while short-handed (killing off 84.1% of penalties).
Boston Impact Players
- David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s top contributors (46 total points), having registered 24 goals and 22 assists.
- Patrice Bergeron has accumulated 28 points (0.8 per game), scoring 13 goals and adding 15 assists.
- Taylor Hall’s 28 points this season have come via 13 goals and 15 assists.
- Linus Ullmark has conceded 43 goals (1.9 goals against average) and racked up 632 saves with a .936 save percentage (first in the league).
Bruins Injuries: None
New Jersey Impact Players
- Jack Hughes’ 39 points are pivotal for New Jersey. He has recorded 18 goals and 21 assists in 34 games.
- Jesper Bratt has collected 33 points this season, with 12 goals and 21 assists.
- Nico Hischier has scored 13 goals on the season, chipping in 18 assists.
- Vitek Vanecek has played 22 games this season, conceding 46 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 461 saves and a .909 save percentage (27th in the league).
Devils Injuries:
Ondrej Palat: Out (Groin),
John Marino: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Bernier: Out (Hip),
Ryan Graves: Out (Lower Body),
Nathan Bastian: Out (Upper-body)
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