Goalie Jake Allen came in cold, but he picked up his first win since Nov. 23 at Washington. He stopped all 16 shots he faced. Allen denied David Pastrnak, a 60-goal scorer, minutes after entering the game. He made a split toe save on Oliver Wahlstrom and robbed Charlie Coyle on a breakaway as well during the game.

: According to the MSG broadcast, there was no update on Jacob Markstrom on Wednesday night. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, “(Markstrom) is in good spirits. We’re hoping it’s not too serious.” ### The Devils may have suffered a serious injury to one of their most important players.

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss time after leaving Wednesday night's win over the Bruins following a collision in the crease.

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,

Dawson Mercer scored two goals in the second period, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Timo Meier had two assists for the Devils (27-17-6), who are 1-2-2 in their past five games. Jacob Markstrom allowed one goal on seven shots before sustaining an undisclosed injury early in the second period.

The Boston Bruins visit the New Jersey Devils after Charlie Coyle scored two goals in the Bruins' 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.