It was DeBrusk’s first game against Boston after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Bruins, who selected him with the No. 14 pick of the 2015 NHL Draft. The 28-year-old forward signed a seven-year contract with Vancouver as a free agent on July 1.

We are giving ourselves a chance to compete in games now. the guys are defending hard...but offensively we have to get some guys going.” Jake DeBrusk scored on the power play for the Canucks in his return to TD Garden ice since signing with Vancouver.

Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston, and Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0.