Best team in the NHL this season, Boston returned to victory on Wednesday during the last night before the All Star Game break.
The Bruins, who remained on three consecutive defeats, won 5-2 on the ice of Toronto.
Boston forced the decision with a brace from Pavel Zacha, who was traded to the Devils offseason for Erik Haula. The Bruins took the lead going into All Star weekend with 39 wins in 51 games for a total of 83 points.
Second best team in the League with 7 points behind, Carolina for its part picked up its 7th victory in a row by winning 5-1 in Buffalo in the only other game scheduled for Wednesday. Finnish Canes striker Sebastian Aho scored in a sixth game in a row.
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