Blackhawks vs Bruins Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds, & Picks

The Boston Bruins have won their first 10 home games of the season. They beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in the last game. Chicago has lost three straight games and eight of its last 10. The Blackhawks have scored a league-worst 40 goals this season and conceded 184 giveaways. They have ceded the first goal in 12 of their 16 games. Boston has two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers in next month.

Pavel Zacha has been playing well since joining the Bruins. Head coach Jim Montgomery uses him in every situation. Zach was drafted by the Devils in 2010, but he never lived up to his potential.

Jonathan Toews is having a renaissance in his 15th season. He is leading the team with seven goals and winning faceoffs at a strong clip. Last year he had a career-low 37 points and a -14, but he is now a plus-178 for his career.

This will be the first meeting this season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins. Boston has won three straight, five of six and seven of the last nine games against Chicago.

Jeremy Swayman is expected to start in goal for the Bruins. The Blackhawks will counter with Petr Mrazek or Arvid Soderblom.