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.

DeBrusk gave Vancouver a 1-0 lead at 5:53 of the second period on a power play, sweeping in the rebound in front of the net after Garland deflected a shot by Quinn Hughes. The Bruins had three power-play opportunities down the stretch with a chance to tie the game, but failed to get past Lankinen.

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 as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.

Jake DeBrusk scored for the Vancouver Canucks in a 2-0 win against his former team, the Boston Bruins, at TD Garden on Tuesday. It was DeBrusk’s first game against Boston after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Bruins,