Will Smith had a goal and an assist in his New England homecoming, and goalie Yaroslav Askarov, still recovering from the flu and playing at less than 100% health, made 27 saves. But the Sharks have now lost 14 straight games to the Bruins dating back to the 2015-16 season.

The loss marked a crushing end to the Sharks’ five-game road trip, which began with an encouraging win over the Detroit Red Wings last Tuesday and was quickly followed by losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders, and the Boston Bruins.

The Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks face off in a non-conference matchup on Monday, Jan. 20.

NHL: San Jose Sharks have won just 13 of 26 games in which they’ve led or been tied going into the third period

Monday and are now fifth in the Atlantic Division. But there's some players who need to contribute more to the team's success, especially Charlie Coyle.

The Boston Bruins came from behind in the third period to get a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks, avoiding what would have been a disastrous loss. And it was two of the kids - Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei - who helped lead the way.

Sharks center Ty Dellandrea speaks to reporters after San Jose’s 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday at TD Garden.Dellandrea details how Sharks lost momentum in tough loss vs. Bruins originally ap

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.

The Bruins return home after letting a valuable point slip away Saturday in Ottawa as they let a two-goal lead slip away in the final four minutes of regulation before losing in a shootout, 6-5.

On “Sharks Postgame Live” Alan Hoshida and Ted Ramey discuss the turning point in San Jose’s 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday at TD Garden.Coyle goal sets Bruins up for late comeback win vs. Sh

It was the first four-goal comeback for the Predators in their history. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and three assists, and Filip Forsberg extended his goal streak to six games and had two assists for the Predators (17-22-7), who have won four straight. Tommy Novak also had a goal and two assists.