Upcoming Matchup: Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars
The Boston Bruins are set to take on the Dallas Stars this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST, looking to extend their current winning streak to seven games. As they enter the game, Boston holds a record of 28 wins, 19 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins have found some success on the road this season, recording 11 victories against 11 losses and one overtime loss.
Team Records and Performance
On the other side, the Dallas Stars are positioned in the Central Division with an overall record of 27 wins, 13 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Notably, the Stars have been particularly tough to beat at home, boasting a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses.
With 162 goals scored and 149 conceded, the Bruins enjoy a positive goal differential of +13. In contrast, Dallas ranks eighth in the NHL with 160 total goals this season, averaging approximately 3.3 goals per game.
Key Players to Watch
This contest marks the first time this season that these two teams will clash. Key players to watch include Jason Robertson from the Stars, who has an impressive tally of 27 goals and 29 assists. Wyatt Johnston has also been contributing with five goals and three assists in his last ten games. For the Bruins, Morgan Geekie leads with 25 goals and 17 assists, while Marat Khusnutdinov has netted six goals and provided four assists over his last ten outings.
Recent Performances
Analyzing their recent performances, the Stars have struggled somewhat, posting a 2-6-2 record in their last ten games while managing to score an average of just 2.4 goals, compared to allowing 3.2 goals. In contrast, the Bruins have thrived, winning 8 out of their last 10 games with a strong average of 4.1 goals scored and only 1.9 goals against.
Injury Report
In terms of injuries, both teams report no players sidelined, setting the stage for a competitive matchup between these postseason contenders.
