New Jersey Devils at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.43 | 1.04 |
| 2nd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.53 | 1.00 |
| 3rd | Andrew Peeke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.61 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:42 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Mark Kastelic, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:39 | NJD | Timo Meier | Nico Hischier, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:12 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:25 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:46 | BOS | Andrew Peeke | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 3.09 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 57.3% | 42.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.53 | 1.00 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:05 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:15 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.66 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Angus Crookshank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:49 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:25 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.43 | 1.04 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.61 | 0.95 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.32 | 0.75 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.25 | 0.70 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.40 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.41 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.84 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 3.09 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.58 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tanner Jeannot led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.04 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tanner Jeannot led all skaters at 1.04, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.09 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.58, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 30 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 18 of 21 (-0.41 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 29 of 30 (1.84 goals saved above expected).