Dec 30, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
A long-range shot from Devils defenseman Luke Hughes at the 1:11 mark of the second period had all the makings of a night-ruining goal for the Bruins and a sellout crowd at TD Garden on Saturday night.
Not only was the shot New Jersey’s first of the middle frame, and not only did it make it 2-0 for the Devils, but it was on an undeniably stoppable shot, and on what felt like a true ‘nothing’ play of sorts from the Devil defender. Hell, even the Devils on the ice seemed surprised that the shot beat Linus Ullmark, as they were late — and looking somewhat confused — when they congratulated Hughes in front of the New Jersey bench.
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