The Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3) bring their three-game winning streak to TD Garden as they face a Boston Bruins (20-17-5) team desperate to snap out of a four-game losing skid on Tuesday night.
Edmonton's high-powered offense, led by Leon Draisaitl's impressive 59 points and Connor McDavid's 54 points, has been clicking lately with 11 goals in their last three victories while maintaining a solid defensive record of just 2.80 goals against per game.
The Bruins, despite their recent struggles, have historically performed well at home with a 12-6-3 record this season, though they've allowed 13 goals in their last three games.
This matchup presents an intriguing contrast between Edmonton's momentum and Boston's determination to return to winning form, with the Oilers holding a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 meetings against the Bruins.
David Pastrnak, Boston's leading scorer with 42 points, will need to maintain his recent form against Edmonton, having scored goals in five of the last six home meetings between these teams.
As these two Original Six franchises prepare to face off in what promises to be an exciting NHL contest, both teams' current trajectories and historical matchups suggest we could be in for a compelling battle at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 60% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Edmonton Oilers: 60% win probability
- Superior offensive output (128 goals for in 39 games)
- Better win-loss record (24-12 vs Bruins' 20-17)
- Higher points percentage (51 points in 39 games vs Bruins' 45 in 42)
Boston Bruins: 40% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (131 goals against in 42 games)
- Lower scoring efficiency (111 goals for in 42 games)
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Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
| Boston Bruins | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -140 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 20 out of 42 matches this season.
- 2The Edmonton Oilers have won 24 out of 39 matches this season.
- 3With 45 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4Edmonton Oilers's 51 points place them 5th in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Boston Bruins
50%
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Dec 20, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 2
Boston Bruins
Mar 6, 2024
Boston Bruins
1 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Feb 22, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 6
Boston Bruins
Mar 10, 2023
Boston Bruins
2 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
Feb 28, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
2 : 3
Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2021
Edmonton Oilers
2 : 3
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