The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday in a matchup that could have major playoff implications for both struggling teams.
With both squads desperately trying to stay in the wild card race, keep an eye on the special teams battle - Detroit boasts the league's 3rd-best power play while Boston has floundered on both sides of the man advantage all season.
The home team Red Wings will look to leverage their slight edge in the standings and home ice advantage against the road-weary Bruins, who've dropped 15 of their last 18 games.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Red Wings vs Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Wings a 60.67% chance of defeating the B's.
Pre-game probabilities
Detroit Red Wings
Moneyline
Win %
60.67%
39.33%
Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings: 60.67% win probability
- Better recent form (LLWLL vs LLLLL for Bruins)
- Higher points total (72 vs 69)
- More goals scored (208 vs 192)
Boston Bruins: 39.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLL)
- Lower league position (13th vs 12th)
- Worse goal difference (-50 vs -23)
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins preview
The Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are set to face off in a crucial Eastern Conference clash, with both teams desperately clinging to fading playoff hopes.
Boston's once-vaunted offense has sputtered this season, ranking a dismal 29th in goals scored, while their power play has been equally ineffective at 29th in the league.
The Bruins' struggles can be partly attributed to their over-reliance on David Pastrnak, who's been a lone bright spot with 35 goals and 50 assists.
Detroit, meanwhile, boasts a potent power play (3rd in the NHL) but their penalty kill has been abysmal, sitting dead last at 68.5% efficiency.
Keep an eye on Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat, who leads the team with 33 goals, and playmaker Lucas Raymond, who's racked up an impressive 47 assists.
Between the pipes, it's been a rough go for Boston's Jeremy Swayman, who's never quite found his groove after a preseason holdout, sporting a subpar .892 save percentage.
While both teams have struggled lately, Detroit's home-ice advantage at Little Caesars Arena (18-16-3 record) could prove decisive against a Bruins squad that's won just 11 road games all year.
With playoff dreams hanging by a thread, expect a desperate, high-scoring affair as these Original Six rivals battle to keep their seasons alive.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins form
Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins head to head
Detroit Red Wings
33%
Boston Bruins
67%
Dec 4, 2024
Boston Bruins
3 : 2
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 24, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
1 : 2
Boston Bruins
Dec 31, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
3 : 5
Boston Bruins
Nov 24, 2023
Boston Bruins
2 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 4, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
5 : 4
Boston Bruins
Oct 28, 2023
Boston Bruins
4 : 1
Detroit Red Wings
