Maybe the Boston Bruins needed a mental reset after all.
Despite facing a 2-0 deficit against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Boston’s blue-collar work ethic eventually paid off. The Bruins exposed the middle of the ice in their attacking zone, capitalizing on high-danger looks, beginning with Jake DeBrusk’s fifth of the season following a Brad Marchand attacking zone takeaway.
David Pastrnak put the Bruins ahead for good behind a tip on the doorstep and a razzle-dazzle, forehand-backhand breakaway marker within a 2:48 timespan.
The Bruins received some insurance after Charlie Coyle and Danton Heinen combined to win a puck battle down low to set up Kevin Shattenkirk.