The New Jersey Devils visit the Montreal Canadiens after Dawson Mercer scored two goals in the Devils' 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins.

Here is why the Predators should take a swing and trade for Devils forward Dawson Mercer at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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—Even in their wins, the New Jersey Devils are suffering major losses. The Devils honored former Stanley Cup winning head coach Jacques Lemaire before puck drop with the Boston Bruins by admitting him into their Ring of Honor.

Goalie Jake Allen came in cold, but he picked up his first win since Nov. 23 at Washington. He stopped all 16 shots he faced. Allen denied David Pastrnak, a 60-goal scorer, minutes after entering the game. He made a split toe save on Oliver Wahlstrom and robbed Charlie Coyle on a breakaway as well during the game.

On Wednesday evening, the New Jersey Devils inducted franchise legend Jacques Lemaire into their Ring of Honor. After the festivities, they had to face a hungry Boston Bruins team in an attempt to snap their four-game skid.

Things came apart in a hurry in the middle frame. The Bruins didn’t react well to two calls against them that they didn’t like and the Devils took advantage delivering an early knockout blow. They became the latest struggling team to get right against Boston, beating the Bruins, 5-1, Wednesday at the Prudential Center in Newark.

On Wednesday, January 22nd, the Devils ended their four-game losing streak with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Bruins at Prudential Center. This performance showcased a much-needed spark and a renewed sense of determination.

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

Dougie Hamilton and Stefan Noesen each scored once, while Dawson Mercer and Ondrej Palat were held pointless. "I met with those guys today before the game. There are some things structurally they ...

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