Introduction:
Prepare yourself for an exciting matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (25-12-3) and the Boston Bruins (24-8-6) on Monday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET at the Ball Arena. NESN, ALT, and ESPN+ will all carry the game, which should make for an exciting evening of hockey action.
Current Acts:
- After falling to the Florida Panthers 8–4 at home on January 6, Colorado looks to bounce back.
- After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 at home that same day, Boston comes into the game with momentum.
Game Preview:
Boston Bruins: The Bruins dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning in their most recent game, scoring seven goals to earn a well-earned victory. Boston’s 3.37 goals per game offensive average puts them in 10th place. Despite conceding 2.66 goals per game, their strong defense keeps them in fifth position.
Important Player Data:
- David Pastrnak: 31 assists, 24 goals
- Goalie Linus Ullmark (13–5-2), 2.74 GAA,.917 SV%
Colorado Avalanche:
In their most recent game against the Panthers, the Colorado Avalanche performed admirably in responding to defensive challenges. Colorado scores 3.68 goals on average and gives up 3.15 goals per game on the season.
Key Player Stats:
- Nathan MacKinnon: 42 assists, 22 goals
- Mikko Rantanen: 30 assists, 20 goals
- Goalie Alexander Georgiev (21-9-2): 2.98 GAA,.895 SV%
Head-to-Head and Significant Numbers:
- Against the Avalanche, the Bruins have a stellar overall record of 82-65-15-1 (54.9%).
- The Bruins are currently riding a three-game winning streak over the Avalanche.
- The Bruins have a 76-60-15-1 (54.9%) record versus the Avalanche in just regular season games.
- The Avalanche’s penalty kill success rate is 82.73%, good for tenth place in the league, while the Bruins have the third-best percentage in the league at 85.92%.
- In terms of goal differentials, the Bruins rank fourth in the league at +27, while the Avalanche are seventh at +21.
Odds and Predictions:
- Colorado has a 56.7% chance of winning, making it the favorite.
- The underdog Boston has a 47.6% chance of winning.
- Prediction: Bruins 3, Avalanche 2.
Betting Tips:
- Outcome: Avalanche to prevail Goal total over 7: Yes
- Yes, David Pastrnak will score the first goal.
- Bruins will not lose the spread:
Watch the action as these heavyweights of hockey square off in a titanic struggle for supremacy. Watch live for an exciting evening of NHL action on January 8th!