The Boston Bruins will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they head into the All-Star Break when they face off with the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs have been trending up, having won three of their last four games and scoring goals in bunches. Checking the past Bruins vs Maple Leafs score and record, the Bruins and Maple Leafs have each won one game this year, with a 1-1 over/under record in those two games.
Read on to get all the essential NHL player statistics and a look at the NHL odds for Wednesday to help you make educated NHL picks for this matchup.
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup Preview
Boston Bruins (38-7-5) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (31-12-8)
Date: Wednesday, February 2. 7:30 PM ET.
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How to watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | Regional Broadcast Partners.
Odds: Boston -118, Toronto +107
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
Boston Bruins Preview
The Boston Bruins come into play with a record of 38-7-5, good for 81 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Bruins lead their opponent Wednesday night, the Maple Leafs, by 11 points in the division.
Boston has the best point total in the league. They are seven points over the Carolina Hurricanes for home ice throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Bruins have stumbled recently, having lost three straight games for the first time this season. All three losses were against potential playoff teams, so it causes a bit of concern for Boston fans.
Looking at the NHL player statistics, the Bruins are led offensively by right winger David Pastrnak, who has 38 goals and 33 assists for 71 points in just 50 games. Left winger Brad Marchand has 16 goals and 30 assists for 46 points.
The Bruins average 3.70 goals per game and have eight players with at least ten goals. Five of those players have at least 15.
Between the pipes, goaltender Linus Ullmark has a record of 25-4-1 with a goals-against average of 1.90 and a save percentage of .936.
Glancing at the NHL injury report, left winger Jake DeBrusk will not play in this game due to being on injured reserve for hand and lower body injuries.
Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into play with a record of 31-12-8, good for 70 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Leafs trail the Bruins by 11 points in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto has won three of its last four games and is solidifying its standing as a playoff team and Stanley Cup contender. The Maple Leafs are the third-best team in the NHL and Eastern Conference. They are trailing Carolina by four points in the Eastern Conference standings.
Looking at the NHL player statistics, the Maple Leafs are led offensively by right winger William Nylander, who has 28 goals and 31 assists for 59 points. Fellow right-winger Mitch Marner leads the team with 41 assists. Marner and Nylander are two names expected to factor into any Bruins vs Maple Leafs score in this game.
Toronto is averaging 3.39 goals per game, and they have seven players with at least ten goals. Five of those have at least 15, and three of those have more than 20 tallies.
Between the pipes, goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a record of 17-5-2 with a goals-against average of 2.31 and a save percentage of .917.
In this game, after looking at the NHL injury report, the Maple Leafs will be without defenseman T.J. Brodie and center Auston Matthews, both of which are on injured reserve.
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Pick and Prediction
The dominance displayed this season by the Bruins so far this season has been somewhat astonishing and they have created an incredible lead in the NHL standings. They have been the best team in the league all season.
However, Toronto has moved to within shouting distance in the last week and is now playing confidently despite being without all-star Auston Matthews.
With that being said, the Bruins are a team full of experienced players and will be looking to head into the break on a high note, and a road win would do just that. The Bruins should emerge victorious in this one with a final Bruins vs Maple Leafs score hitting the over.
Final Score Prediction: Boston Bruins 4- Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Pick: Boston Bruins ML, Over
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