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Canucks vs. Bruins NHL Preview & Predictions

TD Garden has a contest on tap as the Canucks and the Bruins will both be trying to pick up a win.

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Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA

Broadcast: NESN

Betting Odds: Canucks (-103) Bruins (-117)

The Boston Bruins (10-9-3) are set to face the Vancouver Canucks (10-6-3) at TD Garden this Tuesday. The moneyline for this matchup indicates the Bruins are favored at -117, while the Canucks are listed at -103. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.

The Vancouver Canucks are entering this game with confidence after a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Senators in their last outing. Their offensive strategy proved effective as they capitalized on 4 out of 21 shots. Additionally, the Canucks converted on 1 out of 6 power play opportunities, accumulating 30 penalty minutes throughout the match.

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Thus far in the season, Canucks’ opponents have attempted 56 power plays, ranking 24th in the league, netting 12 goals from those chances. Vancouver has faced 528 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .884. They have taken 524 shots themselves, boasting a shooting percentage of 11.6%. In terms of even-strength play, the Canucks have scored and conceded 49 goals each. They have also generated 59 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 12 times, resulting in a conversion rate of 20.34%. Currently, Vancouver totals 23 points with a points percentage of .605. For the season, they have recorded 61 goals, which ranks 18th in the NHL, while conceding 61 goals as well.

In goal for this matchup will be Kevin Lankinen. Over his career, Lankinen has tallied 59 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .513. His save percentage sits at .905 across 6,285 minutes of play. Lankinen has faced 3,755 shots, achieving 3,397 saves, while conceding 358 goals, giving him a goals-against average of 3.42. With a record of 54-46-14, he has been the starting goaltender in 115 games and has participated in a total of 126 contests throughout his NHL journey.

In their previous game, the Boston Bruins took on the Red Wings, securing a narrow 2-1 victory. During this contest, the Bruins capitalized on 1 of their 2 power play opportunities and converted 2 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

This season, the Boston Bruins have amassed 51 goals, totaling 23 points, with a points percentage of .523. They have allowed 70 goals, with 51 scored against them at even strength and an additional 19 while short-handed. The Bruins have netted 40 goals during even strength and have scored 11 goals (ranked 18th in the NHL) on the power play from 86 opportunities, achieving a power-play conversion rate of 12.79%. With 601 shots taken (17th in the league), they maintain a shooting percentage of 8.49%, while conceding 631 shots. The Bruins have a penalty kill rate of 77.91% against 86 power play attempts from opponents, coupled with an overall save percentage of 88.9%.

In the net for Boston is likely to be Jeremy Swayman. He has accrued 3,703 saves from 4,046 shots, boasting a save percentage of .915. Swayman holds a career record of 85-40-17, with 147 games played. He has started 140 games and his total ice time is recorded at 7,606 minutes. His quality start rate stands at 62.9% with a total of 88 quality starts throughout his career. Opponents average 2.71 goals per game against him, with Swayman conceding a total of 343 goals.

Free Prediction : Bet on Vancouver (-103)

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