The Boston Bruins (19-13-4) will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) at Nationwide Arena on Friday night.
The Bruins enter the contest with momentum after allowing just two goals in their last two victories, showcasing a defensive resurgence despite their season-long struggles in preventing goals.
Columbus, despite averaging an impressive 3.31 goals per game, has won only three of their last ten matches and continues to face defensive challenges, allowing 3.63 goals per game.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between Boston's recently improved defense, anchored by Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov, against Columbus's potent offense led by Kirill Marchenko's 13 goals and 24 assists.
While the Blue Jackets maintain a strong 10-4-3 record at home this season, the Bruins have demonstrated their road prowess with an 8-7-2 away record.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, both teams' recent performances and historical matchups suggest an compelling battle between Boston's disciplined approach and Columbus's high-scoring but defensively vulnerable style of play.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins: who will win?
For tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Bruins a 60.5% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
Pre-game probabilities
Boston Bruins
Moneyline
Win %
60.5%
39.5%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins: 60.5% win probability
- Higher league position (6th in Eastern Conference vs Blue Jackets' 10th)
- Better win-loss record (19-13 vs 14-15)
- Superior recent form (WWLWW vs WLWLL)
Columbus Blue Jackets: 39.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (127 goals against, among worst in conference)
- Lower points total (34 points vs Bruins' 42)
- Inconsistent recent performance (WLWLL showing volatility)
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins form
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins head to head
Columbus Blue Jackets
33%
Boston Bruins
67%
Nov 19, 2024
Boston Bruins
1 : 5
Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 3, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 : 4
Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 2023
Boston Bruins
3 : 1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 28, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
5 : 2
Boston Bruins
Mar 30, 2023
Boston Bruins
2 : 1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 17, 2022
Boston Bruins
4 : 2
Columbus Blue Jackets
