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.

NEWARK, N.J. -- — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night. Geekie got Boston on the scoreboard first ...

Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist for New Jersey. David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist for Boston and led the team with 106 points - his third straight 100-point season.

The Bruins arrived in New Jersey with a four-game point streak (3-0-1) but, after the Devils got through with them, that productive stretch seemed like ancient history.

Bruins forward David Pastrnak gave Boston an early lead in the second before New Jersey responded with three straight goals by Stefan Noesen, Simon Nemec, and Dawson Mercer to build a 4-2 Devils lead.