DeBrusk didn’t record his first goal with Vancouver until his 10th game in a blue sweater. Since then, he’s scored six goals in his last 11 contests.

The Bruins put forth a strong effort Tuesday night with a terrific defensive effort and 32 shots on net. It caught the attention of former forward Jake DeBrusk, who thought his former team "played the better game" in Boston's loss to the Canucks.

The Bruins played well in their third game under interim coach Joe Sacco. It might have been their best following Jim Montgomery’s dismissal. They pumped 32 pucks on Kevin Lankinen while limiting the Canucks to 14 shots. It was the most shots they’ve taken since Sacco’s takeover.

Jake DeBrusk, who signed a seven-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks that will pay him $5.5 million, will make his first visit to the Garden in an enemy uniform on Tuesday.

In Tuesday night’s game, Jake DeBrusk had a bit of an up-and-down night. He scored a power-play goal to give the Vancouver Canucks a 1-0 lead over his former team, the Boston Bruins.

Jake DeBrusk has experienced almost everything one possibly could playing hockey in Boston. Except for being part of the visiting team, that is. DeBrusk will get that chance Tuesday night when he and the Vancouver Canucks play the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in what will be his first game back in the city where he began his NHL career.

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.