Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.

NEWARK—All of New Jersey collectively gasped for breath when the New Jersey Devils goaltender was writhing in pain whilst down in his crease on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins.

The New Jersey Devils hosted the Boston Bruins for their first meeting of the season on Wednesday night when the Devils put an end to their four-game losing streak, defeating the Bruins 5-1.

Morgan Geekie scored for the Bruins (23-20-6), who are 3-1-1 in their past five games. Jeremy Swayman allowed four goals on 29 shots in two periods. He was replaced by Joonas Korpisalo (five saves on six shots) at the start of the third period.

Jacob Markstrom had six saves before leaving early in the second period after after a collision, and Jake Allen stopped ... had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, and Timo ...

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored ... after after a collision, and Jake Allen stopped all 16 shots he faced.

The New Jersey Devils will face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Devils held a morning skate at 11:30 a.m.