Boyle scores emotional goal, Devils beat Canucks 3-2
NEWARK, N.J. — Brian Boyle has had some misty moments on ice this season for the New Jersey Devils.
The first was on Nov. 9 when he cried after scoring the first goal in his comeback from chronic myelogenous leukemia. The centre was diagnosed with the disease during training camp and missed the first 10 games of the season while undergoing treatment.
The second was Friday when he scored on “Hockey Fights Cancer Night” to help the Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.
“It’s part of a club you don’t necessarily want to be in,” Boyle said of his fellow cancer survivors who attended the game. “I’m doing really well. I feel great. The support from everybody here, all you guys (gesturing to the fans), unbelievable.”