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The meeting of the two leaders of the Atlantic Division promises a serious struggle, since both clubs practically do not allow misfires. Boston is especially confident on the home court, while Montreal is notable for its ability to correct the situation even after a bad start. Our betting tip takes into account the reliability of the defense of the hosts and their recent results, and the bet assumes the final victory of the Bruins
Command Analysis
Boston Bruins
Jeremy Swayman became the protagonist of Boston's last match, in which the team beat Florida with a score of 4:1. The goalkeeper deflected 40 shots, allowing the partners to calmly control the advantage. The hosts scored three goals in the first period thanks to Elias Lindholm, Michael Eissimont and Morgan Geeky. Jon-Jon Peterka scored another goal, and David Pastrniak assisted his teammates twice.
Marko Sturm's team won four meetings in a row, and three of them took place on their own court. In addition to Florida, they managed to beat Pittsburgh (6:2), Vegas (3:2 B) and Chicago (5:4 OT). In total, Boston has won eight home games. Pastrniak continues to be the main organizer of the attacks, while Pavel Zaha and the Geeks ensure the good performance of the other links. At the same time, the hosts continue to perform without James Hagens, who suffered a back injury.
Montreal Canadiens
Eleven consecutive games with points allowed Montreal to retain its place among the leaders of the Eastern Conference. However, the last meeting with Minnesota ended in a 1-2 defeat in overtime. The Canadians couldn't beat Jesper Wallstedt for a long time and equalized the score only 98 seconds before the end of the third period thanks to Nick Suzuki. In extra time, Kirill Kaprizov converted the majority and brought victory to the guests.
Before this setback, Martin Saint-Louis's team beat Toronto (4:2) and Utah (5:4 OT), and earlier lost to Winnipeg in overtime (4:5). Despite the good results, the team periodically has difficulty maintaining its advantage. Cole Caufield remains one of the most dangerous strikers, and Lane Hutson is actively involved in organizing the majority. The situation is complicated by injuries to Mike Matheson and Ivan Demidov, which limit the club's defensive and offensive capabilities.
The main advantage of Boston is the ability to achieve results on its own site. The hosts practically do not lose points in front of their fans, and they successfully act both in productive and rather closed matches. Montreal has a dangerous offense, but faced serious difficulties in creating chances against Minnesota. The Bruins' defense is also capable of limiting Suzuki and Caufield's options, especially if Swayman retains his current reliability. At the same time, there is no need for the owners to abandon an active attack.
Another important factor will be the effectiveness of several Boston links. In recent meetings, the team regularly receives effective support not only from Pastrniak, which complicates the task for the opposing defenders. Montreal knows how to return to the game after conceding goals, so you should not expect a calm victory for the favorite. However, the Bruins' current home form allows them to count on a positive result. We choose the final success of the hosts, taking into account the probability of additional time.
Our prediction is that Boston will win the match in 1.75 seconds.
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