Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 16, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 24:16 | 0.28 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Paul Cotter | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:18 | 0.39 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.56 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:02 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Henri Jokiharju, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:29 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Viktor Arvidsson, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:32 | NJD | Connor Brown | Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:08 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Connor Brown, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:50 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Maxim Tsyplakov, Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:32 | BOS | David Pastrnak | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 04:53 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 3.28 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 38.8% | 61.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 20 |
| Blocks | 19 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.56 | 1.45 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.16 | 0.49 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:50 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:50 | 0.04 | -0.85 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24:16 | 0.28 | 1.97 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9:18 | 0.39 | 1.65 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.64 | 1.29 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:19 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:31 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:16 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:03 | 0.16 | -0.25 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.19 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -1.03 | O |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 1.05 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Mar 16, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.28 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.32 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 22, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Mar 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 1.97, on 0G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.28 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.32, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 22 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 34. High-danger chances went 14 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 30 of 34 (-1.03 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 22 (1.05 goals saved above expected).