The red-hot New Jersey Devils, riding a three-game winning streak and sitting just one point behind Ottawa in the Eastern Conference standings, host a Boston Bruins team desperate to snap their dismal eight-game road losing skid on Tuesday night.
Special teams could prove decisive in this matchup – the Devils' fourth-ranked penalty kill and blistering 28% power play efficiency facing a Bruins unit that's converting just 15% of their man advantages while ranking 22nd in penalty killing.
With Jacob Markstrom posting a shutout in his last outing and the Devils' offense finding its rhythm, scoring nine goals in their last three home games, all signs point to another challenging night for the Boston Bruins as they face the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 85% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Pre-game probabilities
New Jersey Devils
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Boston Bruins
New Jersey Devils: 85% win probability
- Strong defensive performance (201 goals against, 7th best in the Eastern Conference)
- Recent momentum with a WWWLW form in the last five games
- Superior overall standings position (7th in East with 89 points vs Boston's 16th place with 71 points)
Boston Bruins: 15% win probability
- Poor recent form with LWLLL in their last five games
- Weak defensive performance (259 goals against, 4th worst in the East)
- Struggle to win on the road (38 losses overall, among the highest in the conference)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins preview
The struggling Boston Bruins will look to snap their brutal eight-game road losing streak when they visit the red-hot New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center tomorrow night.
New Jersey has been on an absolute tear, winning three straight, including a dominant 4-0 shutout against the Rangers where netminder Jacob Markstrom turned away all 26 shots he faced.
Boston's defensive woes continue to plague them—they've surrendered 12 goals in their last three road games while their offense has managed just five goals during that same stretch.
Keep your eyes on Devils' playmaker Jesper Bratt, who's been dishing assists like Halloween candy with 67 helpers contributing to his team-leading 88 points this season.
For the Bruins, David Pastrnak remains their offensive bright spot in a dim season with 97 points (40 goals, 57 assists), though he'll face a stiff test against the Devils' fourth-ranked defense allowing just 2.58 goals per game.
Special teams could tell the story—New Jersey's power play has been clicking at an impressive 28% while Boston's penalty kill ranks a disappointing 22nd in the league.
The Devils currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind Ottawa, giving them extra motivation as they push for playoff positioning.
I'm expecting the home team to capitalize on Boston's road struggles and extend their winning streak in what should be a relatively low-scoring affair at the Rock.
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins form
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins head to head
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33%
Boston Bruins
67%
Jan 23, 2025
New Jersey Devils
5 : 1
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Jan 15, 2024
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3 : 0
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Dec 31, 2023
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5 : 2
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Dec 14, 2023
New Jersey Devils
2 : 1
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Apr 9, 2023
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2 : 1
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Dec 29, 2022
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1 : 3
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