"He called me a scumbag": Jake DeBrusk discloses chirps from ex-Bruins teammate during Canucks-Bruins clash

Jake DeBrusk had a strong game against his former team, scoring the opening goal in the Vancouver Canucks' 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins. His second-period power-play goal silenced the TD Garden crowd and showcased his ability to deliver in key moments.

DeBrusk played 16 minutes and 44 seconds, finishing with one goal on three shots. He did not record any assists and had a plus-minus of zero.

Despite outshooting Vancouver 33-15, Boston couldn’t solve Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen, who got help from his defense to shut down rebounds.

Boston won 59% of faceoffs and had 29 hits to Vancouver’s 30. But the Canucks were better at blocking shots, with 26 compared to Boston’s 11. Both teams had two takeaways, but Vancouver had more giveaways, 16 to Boston’s 12. Vancouver now leads the season series 1-0.

After the game, DeBrusk shared a funny moment from the matchup. He said he didn’t get much trash talk from his former teammates, which surprised him.

"I got no chirps today. I was actually a little bit shocked," DeBrusk said (per Boston.com's Conor Ryan).

However, Jake DeBrusk recalled one joke from Charlie Coyle.

"Actually, no — sorry. Charlie Coyle called me 'scumbag,' because we just call each other scumbags," he added.

Jake DeBrusk played with the Bruins for seven seasons.

Jake DeBrusk and the coaches' comments following Cancuks 2-0 win

Jake DeBrusk signed a seven-year, $38.5 million contract on July 1, the first day of free agency. So far this season, he has scored five goals and eight points for a total of 13 points. He is averaging 16 minutes of ice time, which is similar to his career average.

“That was probably the weirdest game I’ve played probably since my first-ever game,” Jake DeBrusk said (per NHL.com). "That was my mental state, but the guys were great. Kept me in and kept cheering me on and stuff.”

The Canucks (11-6-3) have won three of their last five games. Coach Rick Tocchet praised Lankinen (per NHL.com):

“(Lankinen) was, you know, First, Second and Third Star. He was very good tonight. Saw the puck extremely well. … They’re tough saves he made tonight, really tough.”

The Bruins (10-10-3) struggled to score despite having chances, including three power plays late in the game. Interim coach Joe Sacco said the team needs to find its scoring touch.

“We just have to start burying our chances,” Sacco said.

Jeremy Swayman made 13 saves for Boston, but the Bruins have now lost four of their last six games. Vancouver’s solid defense and goaltending were the difference in this game.