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Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 1, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 1, 2024 5:41 PM
The Montreal Canadiens head to TD Garden on Sunday, December 1, 2024, to take on the Boston Bruins in an Atlantic Division showdown. The Bruins look to build on their 1-0 series lead, while the Canadiens aim to turn their fortunes around after a sluggish start to the season. Puck drops at 3:00 PM as these two Original Six rivals clash in a crucial divisional matchup.
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

MTL
BOS
Over
9.0
-122
Under
8.5
+250
MTL
+1.5
+310
BOS
-2.5
-114
MTL
ML
+3300
BOS
ML
-10000

Canadiens vs Bruins statistics

Stat Canadiens Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.83 2.32
Goals Against per Game 3.74 3.08
Shots per Game 23.8 27.4
Shots Against per Game 29.7 28.2
Power Play Goals 16 11
Power Play Goals Against 15 20
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 256 271
Power Play Percentage 21.3 12.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.5 78.0

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
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
11/21/24 vs Utah Hockey Club W 1-0

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/30/24 @ New York Rangers L 4-3
11/27/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-3 OT
11/26/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 3-2 OT
11/23/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 6-2
11/18/24 vs Edmonton Oilers W 3-0

Boston Bruins injuries

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

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Rafael Harvey-Pinard (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Mike Matheson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Patrik Laine (LW): Injured Reserve
  • David Savard (D): Day-To-Day
  • Juraj Slafkovsky (LW): Day-To-Day

Canadiens vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sun 3:00 PM

Canadiens vs Bruins predictions

The Montreal Canadiens are hitting the ice with some noticeable energy, particularly from their young stars that have been key to their offense this season. Keep your eyes on Cole Caufield, who has been nothing short of sensational with 14 goals under his belt already. His knack for finding the back of the net could be crucial in this matchup. Also, Nick Suzuki, who leads the team with 13 assists and 22 points, is expected to play a pivotal role. His ability to set up plays and his overall ice vision will be essential for the Canadiens' bid to snag a win on enemy ice.

Switching gears to the Boston Bruins, David Pastrnak seems ready to keep the momentum going. Leading the Bruins in both goals and points, Pastrnak's performance on the ice has been impressive, and his contributions will be critical against the Canadiens. His offensive prowess, combined with his 14 assists, indicates that Boston's game plan might revolve significantly around him once more. The Bruins will be banking on him to spark their attack as they aim to tighten their standings in the Division.

Considering the current dynamics and the performances so far in the league, the Bruins might hold a slight edge in this encounter. They'll have the home advantage at TD Garden, which has witnessed some spirited games this season. Despite the commendable hustle from the Canadiens and their young squad, the Bruins’ more balanced approach and slightly better consistency make them favorites to come out on top in this Atlantic Division clash. So, if I had to put my money on it, I'd say the Bruins take this one, leveraging their home ice and depth to secure the victory.

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