Third Period_5, New Jersey, J.Hughes 20 (Bratt, Pesce), 1:58. Shots on Goal_Philadelphia 10-6-8_24. New Jersey 7-13-6_26. Power-play opportunities_Philadelphia 0 of 4; New Jersey 2 of 3.
Dawson Mercer scored bookend goals in New Jersey's four-goal second period, propelling the Devils to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday in Newark, N.J.