New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions April 8th 2025

Devils Not Done Yet: New Jersey Puts Streak on the Line vs. Bruins

Playoff intensity is already in the air for the New Jersey Devils, who continue their push toward the postseason Tuesday night with a showdown against the Boston Bruins in Newark. The Devils are chasing momentum—and they’ve got plenty of it heading into their final few games.

Winners of three straight, New Jersey (41-29-7, 89 points) hasn’t just been winning—they’ve been dominating. Saturday’s 4-0 shutout over the Rangers sent a loud message: the Devils are far from done, and they’re hungry for more.

Devils Finding Playoff Form at the Perfect Time

The recent stretch has seen key players step up in a major way. With Jack Hughes sidelined following season-ending shoulder surgery, leadership and production have come from everywhere.

Nico Hischier has recorded seven points over his last three games, including a goal and two assists in the win over the Rangers. His message after the game?

“We’re not done, for sure. We still have a couple important games left.”

Timo Meier is thriving with more power-play time, notching two goals in the Rangers game and helping the Devils convert on the man advantage in five of their last seven outings.

Markstrom Making a Statement in Net

After an 11-game absence with a knee injury, Jacob Markstrom made his return with authority—earning his fourth shutout of the season with a 26-save gem.

Brenden Dillon put it best:

Bruins Searching for Consistency Amid Late Struggles

Boston (31-38-9, 71 points) is officially out of the playoff hunt, and their recent performances reflect a team struggling to find balance. After snapping a 10-game losing streak with a big win over Carolina, the Bruins followed it up with a 6-3 loss to Buffalo—despite leading 2-0.

“We just came out flat in the second,” said Elias Lindholm. “We never recovered.”

One bright spot? The top line. David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and Lindholm exploded over the weekend, combining for 18 points in two games.

Pastrnak had a hat trick and five points against Carolina, followed by three assists in Buffalo. He became the first player in Bruins history to contribute to 10+ consecutive team goals.

Bruins Looking for Secondary Scoring

Interim coach Joe Sacco didn’t hold back:

With Geekie sitting on 29 goals, the Bruins will hope to see him hit the 30-goal milestone before the season ends

Skate to Victory

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A Look Back and What’s Ahead

The Devils took the first game of the season series with a 5-1 win over the Bruins back in January. Dawson Mercer scored twice and Hischier added a goal and two assists in that dominant performance.

This is just the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with the third and final clash scheduled for next Tuesday in Boston—which also marks the Bruins’ season finale.

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FAQs

What’s at stake for the Devils in this game?
They’re not fully clinched yet. Every point matters in the race for playoff positioning in the Metro Division.

Who’s stepping up in Jack Hughes’ absence?
Nico Hischier and Timo Meier have taken on big roles, with Hischier riding a three-game point streak.

How has Jacob Markstrom performed since returning?
He looked sharp with a 26-save shutout over the Rangers—his first since coming back from a knee injury.

Why are the Bruins struggling late in the season?
Lack of depth scoring and inconsistent defense have plagued Boston, despite big efforts from their top line.

Is David Pastrnak on a hot streak?
Absolutely. He’s contributed to 10 straight Bruins goals and recently tallied a hat trick and eight total points over two games.

When do the Devils and Bruins play next?
They’ll face off again in Boston next Tuesday, in the final game of the Bruins’ season.