Title: Boston Bruins Stage Impressive Comeback to Defeat New Jersey Devils 5-2
Introduction:
The Boston Bruins showcased their resilience as they rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. David Pastrnak led the charge with two goals in the second period, while Kevin Shattenkirk reached a milestone with his 100th and 101st career goals. The Bruins’ win marked their second consecutive victory following a four-game losing streak.
Heading 1: Pastrnak’s Heroics Propel Bruins’ Comeback
Heading 2: DeBrusk and Shattenkirk Shine in Second-Period Surge
Heading 3: McAvoy’s Injury Raises Concerns for Bruins
In the second period, the Bruins turned the tide of the game by scoring four goals in under 12 minutes. Jake DeBrusk kickstarted the scoring spree by skillfully maneuvering around the Devils’ goaltender to find the back of the net at 5:35. Pastrnak then took center stage, netting his team-leading 21st and 22nd goals in a span of just 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Pastrnak’s first goal came as he redirected Brandon Carlo’s shot from the left point, surprising Vitek Vanecek in the Devils’ net. The winger swiftly followed up by tapping in a backhander when the goalie failed to locate the puck behind him. Pastrnak’s go-ahead goal on the power play showcased his skillful skating and finishing ability, as he received a pass from DeBrusk and calmly slotted home a backhander at 15:39.
The Bruins’ comeback was further bolstered by Shattenkirk’s contributions. The defenseman notched his 100th career goal with a well-placed wrist shot from the right circle at 17:14. He then added a power-play goal, courtesy of a setup from Pastrnak, with less than three minutes remaining in the game.
However, the victory was not without concern for the Bruins, as star defenseman Charlie McAvoy left the ice favoring his left leg after colliding with Linus Ullmark during a Devils’ 2-on-1 break.
Heading 4: Devils’ Winning Streak Comes to an End
Heading 5: Merkulov Makes NHL Debut for Bruins
The Devils entered the game with a three-game winning streak but were unable to maintain their momentum against the Bruins. Luke Hughes and Nico Hischier scored for New Jersey, with Vitek Vanecek making 27 saves and Tyler Toffoli contributing two assists.
In a notable development, Boston’s 23-year-old center Georgii Merkulov made his NHL debut, while defenseman Matt Grzelcyk returned to action after missing three games due to an upper-body injury.
Heading 6: Upcoming Games
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The Devils will face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, while the Bruins will travel to take on the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
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