Captain Nico Hischier leaves the game early, but Devils pull out gutsy win with Jack the difference maker in extra time

On Jan. 25, the New Jersey Devils took a quick trip to Montreal to play against the Canadiens at Centre Bell. The Devils had a strong lead, but in the third, the Canadiens tied the score.

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

Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Saturday.

Goalie Jake Allen came in cold, but he picked up his first win since Nov. 23 at Washington. He stopped all 16 shots he faced. Allen denied David Pastrnak, a 60-goal scorer, minutes after entering the game. He made a split toe save on Oliver Wahlstrom and robbed Charlie Coyle on a breakaway as well during the game.

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.

Things came apart in a hurry in the middle frame. The Bruins didn’t react well to two calls against them that they didn’t like and the Devils took advantage delivering an early knockout blow. They became the latest struggling team to get right against Boston, beating the Bruins, 5-1, Wednesday at the Prudential Center in Newark.

As the New Jersey Devils look to rediscover their game from before the holiday break, they need to focus on basic hockey fundamentals.

Dougie Hamilton scored for New Jersey in the first period ... It was the third comeback win for Philadelphia in its last four games. Devils: Forward Nico Hischier skated in his 500th game.

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

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.

The Boston Bruins were on the wrong side of a 5-1 thumping at the hands of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at Prudential Center.