- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
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On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins (44-27-10) will host the New Jersey Devils (42-36-3) at TD Garden.
The New Jersey Devils recently secured a tight 4-3 victory against the Senators. Their offensive strategy paid off, resulting in 4 goals from 30 shots. Additionally, they capitalized on 1 out of 4 power-play opportunities, while accumulating 8 minutes in penalties.
At even strength, the Devils have surrendered 206 goals while scoring 181. They rank 29th in the league, facing 208 power play attempts from opponents and allowing 43 goals on those chances. Offensively, the Devils have netted 226 goals (25th in the NHL) and allowed 249. With 2,405 attempts, they hold a shooting percentage of 9.4%. So far this season, they have earned 87 points, yielding a points percentage of .537. On defense, they have faced 2,218 shots against, leading to a save percentage of .888. Currently, New Jersey has had 204 power-play opportunities this season, successfully converting on 45 for a rate of 22.06%.
In goal for the Devils will be Jake Allen, who has played 497 career games, boasting a record of 225-201-45, with 472 starts. In his career, he has faced 13,893 shots, making 12,602 saves, with a goals against average of 2.74. His career save percentage stands at .907, with 249 quality starts out of 497 total outings.
Boston, in their last performance, faced the Blue Jackets, winning 3-2. They scored 3 goals off 22 shots and managed 1 power-play chance, which did not result in a goal.
At even strength, the Bruins have recorded 209 goals, along with an impressive 55 power-play goals (10th in the league). They have attempted 2,190 shots (ranked 21st) with a shooting percentage of 12.05%, allowing 2,414 shots from opponents. This season, the Bruins have netted 264 goals, earned 98 points, and maintain a points percentage of .605. They have allowed 247 goals, with 183 coming at even strength and 64 while shorthanded. With 235 power-play chances, their conversion rate is at 23.40%, and they boast a penalty kill percentage of 76.90% against 277 power-play attempts from their rivals, reflecting a save percentage of 89.8%.
Jeremy Swayman is expected to be in net for the Bruins. He has a total of 6,187 saves from 6,804 shots faced, giving him a .909 save percentage. With a lifetime record of 131-80-26, Swayman has played in 244 games and has accumulated 10,202 minutes in goal. His quality starts percentage is 62.3%, with 147 quality starts to date. He has allowed an average of 2.61 goals per contest, totaling 617 career goals against.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup? Will it be against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back New Jersey
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