Bruins' Spooner scores 1st NHL goal in OT vs. Devils

Ryan Spooner's first NHL goal came at the perfect time for the Boston Bruins.

Spooner found the net in his 35th career appearance for Boston, scoring on a rush to lift the Bruins over the New Jersey Devils in overtime. The 23-year-old took a pass from fellow rookie David Pastrnak and fired it past Cory Schneider 2:46 into the extra period.

The victory strengthened Boston's hold on the final Eastern Conference wild card spot. The Bruins have a four-point lead over the Florida Panthers as well as a six-point advantage and a game in hand over the Philadelphia Flyers.