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Wild vs Bruins Preview: Minnesota Looks to Rebound Against Boston in Interconference Matchup

In an upcoming interconference matchup, the Minnesota Wild will face off against the Boston Bruins in Beantown. The Wild are looking to bounce back after a 6-0 road loss to Ottawa, while the Bruins are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Rangers. Despite the Bruins holding a 6-3-1 advantage in their last 10 meetings, the Wild have won the last two matchups, including a 3-2 victory in December 2023. Boston is currently favored to win with a -128 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for our Wild vs. Bruins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +110 | Bruins -128
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-240) | Bruins -1.5 (+198)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Minnesota vs Boston Stats

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild had their three-game winning streak come to an end with a tough loss to Ottawa. Despite their standing as the third team in the Central Division, they are currently 17th in goals scored per game and 11th in goals allowed per game. Their power play success rate is ranked 23rd, while their penalty killing is ranked 31st in the league. Minnesota struggled in their recent game against Ottawa, being outshot and outscored in all three periods. Kirill Kaprizov is expected to be out for at least a month.

Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Rangers at home in their previous game. The team currently has a record of 26-22-6 and is tied for fifth in the Atlantic Division. They are nine points behind the top spot in the Atlantic Division and are fighting for a playoff spot, trailing Ottawa and Columbus by two and one points respectively. Boston ranks 25th in the league in scoring, averaging 2.76 goals per game, and 25th in goals against, allowing 3.22 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 30th in the league at 15.2%, and their penalty killing rate is 25th at 75%. Against the Rangers, the Bruins outshot their opponents and took a 4-1 lead after two periods, ultimately winning the game with a final score of 6-3. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the victory. Hampus Lindholm will remain sidelined until the Four Nations Face-Off Tournament. In terms of power rankings, the Bruins are ranked 26th and are 28th in offense, scoring an average of 2.70 goals per game, and 25th in defense, giving up an average of 3.25 points per game. Minnesota has gone 1-1-1 in their last three meetings with Boston.

Minnesota Wild Hopeful for Return of Johansson and Brodin as Boston Bruins Seek to Capitalize on Offensive Weakness

The Minnesota Wild are currently facing the challenge of playing without their top offensive player, Kaprizov. However, they are hopeful for the return of Marcus Johansson and Jonas Brodin for the upcoming contest. Without Kaprizov, the Wild's offensive performance has been lackluster. On the other hand, the Boston Bruins have had inconsistent results this season but are coming off a recent victory against the Rangers. In a tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race, the Bruins are in need of building momentum. Although Minnesota may have an advantage in goaltending, their offensive capabilities are hindered without their top scorer. Consequently, it is likely that Boston will capitalize on this opportunity and secure a win in the upcoming matchup.

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