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

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.

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.

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists ... Jeremy Swayman had 25 saves through two periods, and Joonas Korpisalo stopped five shots in the third. Geekie got Boston on the scoreboard first ...

Dawson Mercer scored a pair of goals while Nico Hischier tallied three points ... Jeremy Swayman had 25 saves through two periods, and Joonas Korpisalo stopped five shots in the third.

Dawson Mercer scored two goals as the Devils beat the Bruins, 5-1, to snap a four-game skid. Read more on Boston.com.

Former Wolverine Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick in the Blue Jackets' 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

The Boston Bruins are trying to build some ground to stand on in the crowded  Eastern Conference playoff field but didn’t do themselves any favors on Wednesday night after getting dismantled by the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center by the final score of 5-1.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Joonas Korpisalo for fantasy hockey. Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped all 29 shots he faced

and freshly acquired backup Joonas Korpisalo, part of the Linus Ullmark trade. A position that seemed to be a strength of the Bruins entering the season became another area of concern. However ...