New Jersey Devils' Early Lead Fizzles as Boston Bruins Dominate at TD Garden

First Period

The New Jersey Devils, with a record of 16-12-1, started strong against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The Devils took an early lead with Timo Meier scoring the only goal for his team. Despite having 30 shots on goal throughout the game, their shooting percentage was a mere 3 percent. The first period ended with both teams tied at 1-1.

Second Period

As the second period unfolded, the Bruins began to assert their dominance. They managed to score another goal while keeping the Devs from adding to their tally. The Devils struggled in faceoffs, winning only 44 percent overall and losing crucial opportunities to control play.

Third Period

In the final period, Boston's offensive power became evident as they scored two more goals, including an empty-netter that sealed their victory. Jeremy Swayman of the B’s was outstanding in net with a total of 29 saves and earned recognition as one of the game's stars.

Despite Jake Allen's efforts in goal for New Jersey with 17 saves out of 20 shots faced during regular playtime, it wasn't enough to stop Boston's relentless attack. The New Jersey Devils post-match stats highlighted key areas for improvement such as giveaways and missed shots which were notably high.

The New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins result analysis shows that while both teams had equal faceoff attempts at 55 each, it was Boston who capitalized better on these opportunities by winning more than half.

Looking Ahead

Fans can look forward to seeing how the Devs respond when they take on Ottawa Senators next at Canadian Tire Centre on December 9th at 7:00 PM EST. Catch all action live via ESPN+ or MSGSN TV network broadcasts! Share this article if you are excited about what lies ahead for our team!