The red-hot Winnipeg Jets (35-14-3) head to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins (25-21-5-1) in a compelling inter-conference matchup that could have significant playoff implications.
The Jets, currently leading the Central Division by eight points, enter the contest riding a four-game winning streak and boasting the NHL's top-ranked offense with 184 goals this season.
The Bruins, meanwhile, find themselves clinging to a wild card spot and looking to bounce back from a disappointing 7-2 loss to the Sabres.
Recent history favors the Jets, who dominated the Bruins in their previous meeting with an emphatic 8-1 victory in November, though Boston's impressive 16-7-3 home record suggests this encounter could be much closer.
The goaltending battle between Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck (2.00 GAA, .927 save percentage) and Boston's Jeremy Swayman will likely play a crucial role in determining the outcome.
With key players like David Pastrnak (60 points) and Kyle Connor (65 points) in strong form, this matchup promises to deliver an intriguing clash of contrasting styles and momentum.
Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 54.67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Winnipeg Jets: 54.67% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 125 goals against in 52 games)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (184 goals for vs Bruins' 141)
- Better overall record (35 wins vs Bruins' 25 wins in similar games played)
Boston Bruins: 45.33% win probability
- Struggling defense (166 goals against compared to Jets' 125)
- Lower offensive output (141 goals for in 52 games)
- Inconsistent recent form (LWWLW vs Jets' WWWWL)
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Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets odds
| Boston Bruins | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +118 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -130 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 25 out of 52 matches this season.
- 2The Winnipeg Jets have won 35 out of 52 matches this season.
- 3With 56 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Winnipeg Jets's 73 points place them 1st in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
Boston Bruins
67%
Winnipeg Jets
33%
Dec 11, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
8 : 1
Boston Bruins
Jan 23, 2024
Boston Bruins
4 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Dec 23, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
5 : 1
Boston Bruins
Mar 17, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
0 : 3
Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 2022
Boston Bruins
3 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 19, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
2 : 4
Boston Bruins
