Top NHL picks November 3: Back the red-hot Bruins at Madison Square Garden

The NHL schedule is packed with 13 games tonight.

The Boston Bruins are playing at Madison Square Garden. The Bruins have plus-money odds to win outright. Detroit Red Wings are worth a look as home dogs. Minnesota Wild have bounced back after a dreadful start.

The Boston Bruins are 9-1-0 and tied for the most points in the NHL. They are playing against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. They have won six games in a row and outscored opponents 45-26. David Pastrnak is leading the way with seven goals and 18 points. Patrice Bergeron is operating at a point-per-game clip and Brad Marchand has scored three times in his two games played.

Detroit Red Wings are 4-3-2 through nine games this season. They host the Washington Capitals (-115) tonight. Ville Husso has been solid between the pipes so far. Washington has lost three of its last four games and is averaging just 1.75 goals over that span.

The Wild's season started poorly, but they have won four of their last five games. They have held opponents to just 1.8 goals in that span. The Wild host the Seattle Kraken tonight. Wild are favored to win in regulation.