New Jersey Devils at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 0, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
| 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 | Mark Kastelic | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:47 | 0.74 | 2.28 |
| 2nd | Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.11 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.14 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:53 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Fraser Minten | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:14 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Tanner Jeannot, Sean Kuraly | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:42 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Sean Kuraly, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 19:52 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Hits | 8 | 13 |
| Blocks | 9 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.29 | 0.12 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.32 | -0.14 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:31 | 0.50 | -0.31 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.13 | -0.49 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.07 | -0.55 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.11 | -0.62 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.04 | -0.64 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.20 | -0.65 |
| Topias Vilen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.04 | -0.90 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:59 | 0.08 | -0.97 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:07 | 0.24 | -1.05 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kastelic | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:47 | 0.74 | 2.28 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.11 | 1.97 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.14 | 1.93 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.02 | 1.61 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.16 | 1.45 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.17 | 1.36 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.28 | 1.18 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:58 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.37 | 0.81 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.18 | 0.73 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.13 | 0.61 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.05 | 0.56 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Daws | New Jersey Devils | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.17 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 2.17 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–0 on Apr 14, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Boston Bruins generated 2.85 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.09 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mark Kastelic led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.28 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 of 21, worth 2.17 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 4–0 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Kastelic led all skaters at 2.28, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.85 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.09, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 21 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 26. High-danger chances went 17 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nico Daws stopped 22 of 26 (-1.17 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 of 21 (2.17 goals saved above expected).