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Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 3, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 3, 2024 8:50 PM
The Boston Bruins are set to host the Detroit Red Wings at TD Garden on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The Bruins are coming off a strong performance, led by Charlie Coyle's two-goal game, and will look to build on that momentum against their Atlantic Division rivals. With the season series currently led by Boston 1-0, the Red Wings will aim to even the score in this crucial NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

DET
BOS
Over
5.5
+335
Under
6.0
-110
DET
+1.5
-165
BOS
-1.5
+850
DET
ML
+153
BOS
ML
-114

Red Wings vs Bruins statistics

Stat Red Wings Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.63 2.46
Goals Against per Game 3.17 3.08
Shots per Game 25.1 27.6
Shots Against per Game 31.3 28.3
Power Play Goals 20 11
Power Play Goals Against 24 20
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 170 287
Power Play Percentage 27.8 11.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 65.2 78.5

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/1/24 vs Montreal Canadiens W 6-3
11/29/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 2-1
11/27/24 @ New York Islanders W 6-3
11/26/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 2-0
11/23/24 @ Detroit Red Wings W 2-1

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/1/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 5-4 OT
11/29/24 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-4
11/27/24 vs Calgary Flames W 2-1 OT
11/25/24 @ New York Islanders W 4-2
11/23/24 vs Boston Bruins L 2-1

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mark Kastelic (C): Day-To-Day
  • Andrew Peeke (D): Out
  • Tyler Johnson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Poitras (C): Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Alex Lyon (G): Injured Reserve
  • Jeff Petry (D): Day-To-Day
  • Cam Talbot (G): Out
  • Patrick Kane (RW): Out
  • Simon Edvinsson (D): Day-To-Day

Red Wings vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

Red Wings vs Bruins predictions

As the Detroit Red Wings gear up to face off against the Boston Bruins, all eyes will likely be on Dylan Larkin, the dynamic center leading the team with 12 goals this season. His agility and skill on the ice make him a critical asset, especially in high-stakes matchups like this one. Alongside Larkin, Lucas Raymond has been making waves with his exceptional playmaking abilities, amassing 18 assists to date. Given their current form, it wouldn’t be surprising to see these two orchestrating some impressive plays at the TD Garden, aiming to pierce through the Bruins' defense.

Switching gears to the Boston Bruins, David Pastrnak seems poised to be a game-changer. With 9 goals and 14 assists, his ability to find and create scoring opportunities has been paramount for the Bruins. As they step onto their home ice, the spotlight will also inevitably fall on Charlie Coyle, especially coming off a two-goal game that surely has boosted his confidence. The synergy between Pastrnak and Coyle could very well be the key factor that drives the Bruins' offensive strategies during this matchup.

Given the stakes and the stats, predicting the outcome of this game is no small feat. However, with the Bruins playing on home ice and the momentum from their recent performances, they might have a slight edge over the Red Wings. Ultimately, it's the blend of home advantage and their key players stepping up at crucial moments which could tip the scales in favor of the Boston Bruins. What do you think, will the home ice sway the victory, or will the Red Wings pull off a road win surprise?

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