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Boyle was scratched for the last three games. Even though he didn't find the score sheet, Boyle was noticeably more engaged and was rewarded with 16:54 of ice time. He had five shots on goal and finished a minus-one. "I think it was a little bit better," Boyle, who still has just one assist in 10 games this season, said of his overall game. "I still want to make more of a difference and put the puck in the net. I had a few more chances. It was a better. [Coach John Tortorella] thinks I'm a better player than what I'm showing. I agree. He's holding me accountable."