DeBrusk scored the game’s first goal that ended up being the game-winner. The Bruins challenged it for a hand-pass but were unsuccessful. Coach Joe Sacco was confident it would get overturned, and even DeBrusk wasn’t sure it would count because he’s had similar goals called back — particularly one in the playoffs while with Boston.

BOSTON — Jake DeBrusk has scored many goals at TD Garden, but the one he scored there on Tuesday night may be the most memorable of all. In his first game back in Boston after leaving in free agency during the offseason, DeBrusk scored the game-winner as ...