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Boston earned a 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday, one of the rare multi-goal victories in a season filled with tight results. The Bruins rode a strong middle period, scoring three times while Joonas Korpisalo stopped 37 shots. Viktor Arvidsson reached 400 career points and Pavel Zacha scored twice.
New Jersey arrives in Boston searching for goals. The Devils were shut out for the second straight night in a 3-0 loss to Vegas on Friday. They have dropped four straight and were swept in a four-game homestand after beginning the year 9-0-1 at home. New Jersey is now on the outside of the playoff picture.
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Matchup Breakdown
Boston overview
Boston has battled lineup instability but continues to manufacture wins. Injuries forced shuffling throughout the roster, including the loss of David Pastrnak, who has missed four straight and remains day-to-day.
Alex Steeves has stepped into the top line and delivered five goals in five games. His pace complements Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie. Marco Sturm praised Steeves for embracing a developmental path in Providence and returning with NHL-ready detail.
Korpisalo played his sharpest game of the season Thursday. His rebound control steadied a defense that has been forced to rotate partners. Charlie McAvoy has resumed skating in a non-contact jersey and is nearing a return.
Boston must sustain early pressure and keep transitions clean against a Devils team desperate for offense.
Team metrics available on the Bruins page.
New Jersey overview
The Devils’ recent slide is driven by one issue: finishing. New Jersey has been shut out in back-to-back games and three times this season. Their most recent outing stayed manageable until late, but two Vegas power-play goals in the final minutes sealed the loss.
Nico Hischier demanded more urgency, noting that the group must simplify its game and hunt for second-chance goals. Sheldon Keefe experimented with new combinations, placing Hischier between Ondrej Palat and Jesper Bratt to spark the attack.
The club also recalled Angus Crookshank, who made his debut Friday. He brings speed and a quick release, and Keefe wants him to shoot on sight.
New Jersey is 7-7-0 on the road. Scoring early is critical given Boston’s structured neutral-zone play.
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Injuries
Bruins
- David Pastrnak — Day-to-day, undisclosed
- Charlie McAvoy — Day-to-day, facial injury
Devils
- Multiple forwards rotating due to recent recalls; monitor final gameday list on the team page.
Betting Trends
- Boston 2-0 SU in its last two home games
- New Jersey 0-4 SU in its last four
- Bruins trending under in recent home games
- Devils scoreless in two straight and three of last five
- Boston 7-3 SU in last ten vs New Jersey
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Boston’s transition game is improving. New Jersey’s inability to score creates pressure on a defense that has chased too many third periods. Boston’s depth and structure make them the more stable side entering Saturday.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Boston has the matchup edge in pace, structure and shot quality. New Jersey must generate traffic and create low-slot rebounds to stay competitive. The Bruins’ depth scoring and steadier goaltending tilt the game toward the home side.
Projected score: Bruins 4, Devils 2
Best Bet: Bruins (moneyline)
Total Lean: Over, based on expected shot volume and New Jersey pushing to break its drought.
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