The Boston Bruins (19-14-4) will look to bounce back from a surprising 6-2 defeat when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6) at TD Garden in the second game of their home-and-home series.
The recent matchup showcased the Blue Jackets' explosive offense, which has been averaging 3.31 goals per game this season, led by the dynamic duo of Kirill Marchenko and Sean Monahan who have combined for impressive offensive numbers.
Boston's usually reliable defense, which has allowed just eight goals in their previous three games before the Columbus loss, will need to regain their form as they return to TD Garden, where they've posted a solid 11-6-2 record this season.
The Bruins' offensive struggles, averaging just 2.64 goals per game, have been partially offset by the stellar play of their defensive unit led by Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov.
While Columbus has shown they can score in bunches, their road record of 4-11-3 suggests they may face a tougher challenge in Boston's home arena.
This Metropolitan-Atlantic division clash promises to be an intriguing matchup as both teams look to improve their positioning in their respective divisions, with key factors including special teams play and goaltending likely to determine the outcome.
Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Bruins a 61.67% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
Pre-game probabilities
Boston Bruins
Moneyline
Win %
61.67%
38.33%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins: 61.67% win probability
- Higher league position (6th in Eastern Conference vs 10th)
- Better points total (42 points in 37 games vs 36 points in 36 games)
- Superior defensive record (115 goals against vs 129 goals against)
Columbus Blue Jackets: 38.33% win probability
- Poor goal differential (-6 compared to Bruins' -18)
- Lower win percentage (15 wins in 36 games vs 19 wins in 37 games)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLWL vs Bruins' LWWLW)
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Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets form
Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets head to head
Boston Bruins
50%
Columbus Blue Jackets
50%
Dec 28, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets
6 : 2
Boston Bruins
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
