The Boston Bruins (37-23-6) were in the predicament last year that the New Jersey Devils (33-31-2) are currently.
Well, look at Boston now.
The Bruins are almost certainly postseason-bound a year after their supposed demise.
In other words, there’s hope, Devils fans.
The Bruins come into tonight 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. They’re not a lock for the playoffs, but it’s likely. They’ll have to play desperte hockey against the Devils—who are still skilled enough to upset a team down the stretch.
Let’s dive into tonight’s matchup.
What to Know vs. Bruins
— The Devils and Boston meet for the second of three matchups this season. New Jersey suffered a 4-1 loss at Boston on Dec. 6, 2025.
—The two foes meet next on April 14, at Boston, which marks New Jersey’s regular-season finale.
2025-26 vs. Bruins
Dec. 6 at Boston/L 1-4
Mar. 16 7:00 P.M. ET Prudential Center
Apr. 14 7:00 P.M. ET at Boston
Devils vs. Bruins
All-time Record: 61-92-19-10
All-time Home Record: 31-43-11-4
All-time Road Record: 30-49-8-6
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Jesper Bratt – Jack Hughes – Connor Brown
Arseny Gritsyuk – Cody Glass – Lenni Hameenaho
Paul Cotter – Nick Bjugstad – Maxim Tsyplakov
Defensemen
Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
Luke Hughes – Johnathan Kovacevic
Brenden Dillon – Simon Nemec
Goaltenders
Jake Allen
Jacob Markstrom
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season)
2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 283
Projected Bruins Lineup*
Forwards
Morgan Geekie – Fraser Minten – David Pastrnak
Casey Mittelstadt – Pavel Zacha – Viktor Arvidsson
Marat Khunsnutdinov – Elias Lindholm – Tanner Jeannot
Michael Eyssimont – Sean Kuraly – Mark Kastelic
Defensemen
Jonathan Aspirot – Charlie McAvoy
Hampus Lindholm – Mason Lohrei
Nikita Zadorov – Andrew Peeke
Goaltenders
Jeremy Swayman
Joonas Korpisalo
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: None.
How to Watch the Devils Game — 7:00 P.M. ET
Watch/Stream: ESPN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Mon. March 16 Vs BOS 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., March 18 At NYR 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Fri., March 20 At WSH 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Tue., March 24 At DAL 8:00 P.M. E.T.
Thu., March 26 At NSH 8:00 P.M. E.T.