The Boston Bruins will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL on Friday (October 28).
The Bruins are in fine form this season and are 7-1 on the season. They're leading the Atlantic Division with 14 points. The Jackets, meanwhile, are 3-5 and last in the Metropolitan Division.
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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds
Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Match Details
Fixture:Boston Bruins @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Friday, October 28; 7 pm EDT
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Key Stats
The Bruins have been solid, scoring 29 goals and conceding 20 in eight games. David Pastrnak has been brilliant with 15 goal contributions. David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron have had eight goal contributions apiece.
The defense has done a great job and looks settled. Goaltenders have done well with 200 saves at a save percentage of 0.909 and will look to play a key role in this game too.
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The Jackets, meanwhile, have struggled to score enough at crucial junctures. Johnny Gaudreau and Jakub Voracek have done most of the work on offense, with 13 goal contributions between them.
The defense has not done well, conceding 33 goals in eight games at an average of more than four goals per game. Goaltenders have been very poor, with 257 shots against them.
Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Prediction
The Bruins have played well and look more settled. They have a great offense and defense, which could make life difficult for the Jackets. The Bruins are in better shape and form to win this one.
The Jackets have been very inconsistent due to their poor scoring and defense. They are not firing, and the loss in the last game has put a lot of pressure. The Bruins are expected to play freely and score more to win this game.