Preview: Devils, Bruins Meet in Boston with Playoff Implications BOSTON (Interstat) — The New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins, both fighting to solidify their postseason positioning, will clash Tuesday night at TD Garden in a late-season Eastern Conference matchup. The Devils (41-39-0) arrive after a 5-3 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Bruins (43-37-0) look to snap a four-game losing streak (0-3-1) following a 2-1 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning that same night. New Jersey enters having won two of its last three, powered by forward Jesper Bratt. He is on a hot streak, recording 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists) in his last 10 games, including a two-goal, one-assist performance against Detroit. His playmaking will be central to the Devils’ attack. Boston will likely counter with goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who has struggled recently. In his last four starts, all losses, Swayman has an .895 save percentage. He will need to rebound against a New Jersey team that scored seven goals in a game earlier this month. The season series is split 1-1. The Bruins dominated with a 4-1 home win on Dec. 6, 2025, but the Devils answered with a 4-3 overtime victory in New Jersey on March 16. With the regular season winding down, both teams are seeking consistency. The Devils have alternated wins and losses in their last five games. The Bruins’ current skid has hampered their momentum after a strong 6-1-0 stretch in late March. Special teams and goaltending will be critical. The Devils’ offense, led by Bratt and center Jack Hughes, will test a Bruins team that has allowed three or more goals in three consecutive games. For Boston, generating offense beyond its top line is essential after scoring just four total goals during its losing streak. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.