The Honda Center is set to host a clash between two teams desperate to shake off their recent woes, as the Boston Bruins bring their six-game losing streak to Anaheim.
While the Bruins' offense has hit rock bottom with just eight goals in their last five games, the Ducks haven't fared much better, managing only 11 goals in their previous four outings - though goaltender Lukas Dostal remains a bright spot with his solid .907 save percentage.
The matchup between the slumping Anaheim Ducks (30-32-8) and Boston Bruins (30-33-9) shapes up as a test of which team can finally break through their offensive struggles, with both squads averaging an identical 2.64 goals per game this season.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Ducks a 70% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Pre-game probabilities
Anaheim Ducks
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30%
Boston Bruins
Anaheim Ducks: 70% win probability
- Better recent form with LWLLW compared to Bruins' LLLLL streak
- Higher points total (68 vs 69) despite playing 2 fewer games
- More efficient offense scoring 188 goals in 70 games vs Bruins' 190 in 72 games
Boston Bruins: 30% win probability
- Five-game losing streak (LLLLL) shows significant momentum issues
- Poor defensive record allowing 236 goals (13th in Eastern Conference)
- Road struggles with only 11 away wins this season (lowest among playoff contenders)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins preview
The struggling Bruins head to Honda Center looking to snap their brutal six-game skid against an equally cold Ducks squad that's managed just three wins in their last ten outings.
Boston's offense has hit rock bottom lately, mustering a measly eight goals across their past five games despite the best efforts of David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha, who've been the lone bright spots with their combined 127-point production.
The Ducks aren't faring much better in the scoring department, with Troy Terry and Mason McTavish carrying the load while the rest of the lineup searches for their scoring touch.
One intriguing matchup to watch will be between the pipes, where Anaheim's Lukas Dostal has been a silver lining with his solid .907 save percentage, while Boston's Jeremy Swayman looks to bounce back from a rough stretch.
The Honda Center ice could witness a defensive chess match, with both teams averaging an identical 2.64 goals per game in what's been a forgettable season for these once-proud franchises.
Keep an eye on Ducks' defensive pair Jackson LaCombe and Radko Gudas, who've been surprisingly effective at shutting down opposing forwards despite their team's overall struggles.
This late-season matchup might not have playoff implications, but pride's on the line as both teams desperately need a win to salvage something from their disappointing campaigns.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins head to head
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50%
Boston Bruins
50%
Feb 23, 2025
Boston Bruins
2 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Oct 26, 2023
Boston Bruins
3 : 4
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Oct 23, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 3
Boston Bruins
Jan 9, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 7
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Oct 20, 2022
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2 : 1
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Mar 2, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
4 : 3
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