Dawson Mercer scored two goals during a dominant second period for the New Jersey Devils, leading them to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins. Nico Hischier contributed with a goal and two assists, while Dougie Hamilton and Stefan Noesen added goals for New Jersey. Timo Meier also made his mark with two assists, helping the Devils end a four-game losing streak. Bruins’ Morgan Geekie scored their lone goal, while Jeremy Swayman faced 25 shots before being substituted. In another matchup, Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Boston Bruins are facing some injury issues as forward Mark Kastelic is skating, but not yet ready for game action. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm is also practicing alone, with no set timetable for his return, as confirmed by Coach Joe Sacco.

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been placed on IR due to a lingering injury, retroactive to January 11th, while Lindholm was placed on LTIR earlier. Cole Koepke had to leave a game due to a hit, creating further uncertainty for the Bruins.

In other league news, Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes has been placed on IR but is expected to return soon. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Aston-Reese is back on the ice following an upper-body injury, and Detroit's Tyler Motte left a game with an injury without an update on his status.

In an impressive performance, the Boston Bruins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2, with David Pastrnak leading the charge by contributing a goal and two assists. Rookie Parker Wotherspoon celebrated his first NHL goal, while Jeremy Swayman showcased his skills by making 43 saves, helping end the Bruins' six-game losing streak. They jumped to a 4-0 lead early in the game, with multiple players, including Trent Frederic and Brad Marchand, contributing to the scoreline.

Tampa Bay attempted a comeback in the second period, with goals from Conor Geekie and Victor Hedman, but the Bruins sealed their victory with empty-net goals from Andrew Peeke and Pavel Zacha. The match was marked by physical play, featuring multiple scuffles and the Bruins managing to withstand the Lightning’s offensive pressure, which saw them outshot 45-24. This win has significant implications for the Atlantic Division standings, as the Bruins tied with Tampa Bay for third place.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, Sebastian Aho's goal propelled the Carolina Hurricanes to a narrow 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aho also contributed two assists, while Seth Jarvis scored twice and Jalen Chatfield added another as the Hurricanes solidified their dominance over the Penguins this season, moving to a perfect 3-0 against them. Dustin Tokarski's 16 saves were critical in securing the win.

The Penguins initially took a commanding 2-0 lead with goals from Kevin Hayes and Michael Bunting, but the Hurricanes rallied, with Aho facilitating key plays to bring his team back into contention.

In other NHL action, the New York Rangers triumphed over the Chicago Blackhawks with a resounding 6-2 victory, fueled by Filip Chytil's two goals. The Rangers are showing signs of improvement, bouncing back from a shaky stretch. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders halted their losing streak, thanks to Bo Hovart's overtime goal against the Boston Bruins.

Bo Horvat delivered a spectacular performance, netting his second goal in overtime to secure a thrilling 5-4 victory for the New York Islanders against the Boston Bruins. The game, played on Sunday night, marked the end of a three-game losing streak for the Islanders, thanks to contributions from Anders Lee, who scored twice, and Ryan Pulock, who added a goal and an assist.

The win was crucial for New York, which had struggled recently, securing only three victories in their last nine games. Ilya Sorokin was instrumental in goal, making 26 saves to keep the Islanders in contention.

On the other side, David Pastrnak shone for the Bruins, scoring twice, alongside goals from Cole Koepke and Justin Brazeau. This loss extended Boston's troubling stretch to four consecutive defeats, highlighting their struggle under interim coach Joe Sacco.