Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Boston Bruins with both teams having great seasons. The Lightning have a 19-16-5 record and are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division while the Bruins have a 23-8-6 record and are in first place in the division. Both teams look to remain near the top of the division and the Eastern Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.
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Lightning are led by a great offense
The Lightning are having a promising season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.25 goals per game with 10 goals in their last three games. Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, and Steven Stamkos have scored 60 goals and 82 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Brandon Hagel, Nick Paul, and Anthony Cirelli have combined for 30 goals and 40 assists while defenseman Victor Hedman has added six goals and 33 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.40 goals per game. Victor Hedman and Nicklaus Perbix have combined for 3.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has struggled with a .902 save percentage and a 2.83 goals-against average on 481 shots with -0.4 goals saved above average.
Bruins offense has stepped up recently
The Bruins are having a great season with their offense scoring 3.27 goals per game with 23 goals in the last five games. David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Charlie Coyle have scored 51 goals and 65 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. James van Riemsdyk, Pavel Zacha, and Trent Frederik have combined for 26 goals and 40 assists while defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevin Shattenkirk have added eight goals and 28 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has stepped up recently while the defense has carried them all season, allowing only 2.65 goals per game. Brandon Carlo and Hampus Lindholm have combined for 5.4 defensive point shares and 122 blocked shots while Charlie McAvoy and Kevin Shattenkirk have combined for 2.3 defensive point shares to give the Bruins two great defensive pairings. In addition, goaltender Linus Ullmark has been great with a .916 save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against average on 609 shots with 8.0 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning look to pull off the upset but the Bruins look to take over this game on their home ice. The Bruins, who average 3.27 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 2.65 goals per game, should limit the Lightning offense with Brandon Carlo, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a dominant performance on their home ice.
Take the Bruins money line as home Favorites.
Prediction: Bruins (-160)
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Both teams have great offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both teams finding the back of the net at will from the opening puck drop. The Lightning, who average 3.25 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who have scored 23 goals in their last five games, should run up the score against the Lightning, who allow 3.40 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Charlie McAvoy and Kevin Shattenkirk generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
Prediction: Over 6
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