NEWARK, N.J.—Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5–1 on Wednesday night.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, and Timo Meier had two assists to help the Devils snap a four-game skid. Jacob Markstrom had six saves before leaving early in the second period after after a collision, and Jake Allen stopped all 16 shots he faced.
