With the Bruins riding the momentum of back-to-back wins including a 7-2 thrashing of New Jersey, Boston's Jeremy Swayman seems to have found his groove despite an otherwise disappointing season for both teams eliminated from playoff contention.
Chicago enters TD Garden on a brutal cold streak, having dropped six of their last seven games while struggling at both ends of the ice—posting the NHL's worst goals-against average (3.6) and third-worst offense (2.7 goals per game).
The stage is set for what could be another high-scoring affair as the Boston Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks in what amounts to a late-season pride battle between two once-dominant franchises now playing out the string.
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup, our predictive model gives the Bruins a 62% chance of defeating the Hawks.
Boston Bruins: 62% win probability
- Stronger offensive output (212 goals scored compared to Chicago's 209)
- Better overall point total (73 points vs Chicago's 54 points)
- Superior goal differential (-49 compared to Chicago's much worse -74)
Chicago Blackhawks: 38% win probability
- Poor road performance (22-46-0 overall record)
- Defensive struggles (283 goals against, second-worst in Western Conference)
- Terrible recent form (LWLLL indicates only one win in last five games)
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Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds
Here are the current odds for the upcoming NHL match between the Boston Bruins (home) and Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, April 10.
| Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -176 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +158 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
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Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks preview
The slumping Chicago Blackhawks drag a dismal seven-game road losing streak into TD Garden Thursday night, where they'll face a Boston Bruins squad that's suddenly found some offensive punch despite both teams being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
David Pastrnak remains Boston's lone bright spot in a disappointing season, having cracked the century mark with 100 points including 41 goals — pure dominance from a player who deserved better support all year.
Chicago's offensive struggles continue to plague them (ranked 29th in goals-for), though rookie sensation Connor Bedard has quietly assembled a solid campaign with 40 assists while Ryan Donato leads the team with 29 goals.
Jeremy Swayman seems to have rediscovered his form for Boston, allowing just three goals combined in his last two starts after what's been a below-average season overall.
The Bruins' recent offensive explosion against New Jersey (7-2 win) suggests they might finally be clicking, even if it's too little, too late for their playoff hopes.
With both teams sporting bottom-five defenses, expect a potentially high-scoring affair — history backs this up as the total has gone over in five of the last six meetings at TD Garden.
Chicago's abysmal road record and Boston's newfound scoring touch make this matchup more intriguing than the standings might suggest.
Look for Pastrnak to continue his stellar play as the Bruins aim to build momentum heading into what will be a crucial offseason for both these Original Six franchises.
Key stats
- 1Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks sit at 16th and 15th in their respective conferences, indicating significant struggles for both teams
- 2Chicago (54 points) has a slight edge over Boston (73 points) in the standings despite Boston having won more games (32 vs 22)
- 3Both teams show poor goal difference with Boston at -49 (212 GF, 261 GA) and Chicago at -74 (209 GF, 283 GA)
- 4The teams have contrasting recent form with Boston going WLWLL while Chicago has performed worse with LWLLL
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks form
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks head to head
Boston Bruins
83%
Chicago Blackhawks
17%
Dec 5, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 4
Boston Bruins
Oct 25, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
0 : 3
Boston Bruins
Oct 11, 2023
Boston Bruins
3 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 15, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
6 : 3
Boston Bruins
Nov 20, 2022
Boston Bruins
6 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 16, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
1 : 2
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