Matchup Overview
The matchup set for Tuesday evening features the Boston Bruins, who currently hold a record of 30 wins, 20 losses, and 3 overtime losses (30-20-3), against the Nashville Predators, who sit at 24 wins, 23 losses, and 4 overtime losses (24-23-4). This contest will take place at 7 p.m. EST in Boston, marking the first encounter of the season between these two teams.
Recent Performances
In their most recent game, the Bruins faced the New York Rangers, where Elias Lindholm‘s impressive two-goal performance was not enough to secure victory, culminating in a nail-biting 4-3 overtime defeat. Overall, Boston has showcased strong form at home with a record of 19-8-1, while they lead the NHL in total penalties committed, averaging nearly 5 per game.
On the other hand, the Predators have struggled on the road with a record of 10-11-2. Nashville’s performance this season has seen them struggle with a significant -29 scoring differential; they have netted 145 goals but conceded 174.
Key Players
When it comes to star players, Bruins’ forward David Pastrnak has emerged as one of the key contributors with 21 goals and 45 assists. Defensively, Charlie McAvoy has also stepped up, with three goals and nine assists in his last ten outings. Meanwhile, for the Predators, Steven Stamkos leads the team with 25 goals alongside 12 assists, and Ryan O’Reilly has shown recent form with seven goals and eight assists over the last ten games.
Recent Records
In their last ten outings, the Bruins have posted an impressive 8-1-1 record, averaging four goals per game and allowing only 2.3 goals against. The Predators, conversely, have gone 5-5-0, averaging just under three goals while allowing upwards of three-and-a-half per game.
Injury Report
As of now, neither team is reporting any injury concerns ahead of this matchup.
