Top defenseman Charlie McAvoy and No. 1 center Pavel Zacha are both nursing injuries and might not be ready to play against New Jersey.

Boston jumps out to a three-goal lead, then hangs on for a 5-3 victory.

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is dealing with an upper-body injury that caused him to miss most of the third period Thursday against Buffalo.

Buffalo ends its own four-game skid with a 3-1 victory in Boston.

Brad Marchand scores three goals in a six-minute span of the third period, lifting Boston to a 3-1 victory over Columbus.

Boston gives up a tying goal with 4.8 seconds left in regulation, but Brad Marchand wins it with 7.2 seconds remaining in OT.

Jeremy Swayman — pulled during Monday’s 5-2 loss to Columbus — stopped all 28 shots he faced for his second shutout this season.

The team puts Corey Perry on unconditional waivers and says his deal will be terminated as long as he clears Wednesday.

Columbus opens up a 4-0 lead, Boston’s first four-goal deficit this season, and holds off the Bruins, 5-2.

Boston gives up a season-high goal total and loses for the third time in four games.