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Bruins vs Red Wings: Eastern Conference Showdown at Little Caesars Arena - Playoff Hopes on the Line

The Boston Bruins will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL Eastern Conference showdown at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams are struggling to stay in playoff contention, with Boston coming off a loss to the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit falling to the Ottawa Senators. Key players will be missing for both teams, with Boston playing without Mark Kastelic, Charlie McAvoy, and Hampus Lindholm, and Detroit missing Elmer Soderblom, Carter Mazur, Erik Gustafsson, and Andre Copp. Detroit is favored to win with a current line of -200. For more details and predictions, read the full game analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins +175 | Red Wings -200
• Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-150) | Red Wings -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 67%.

Boston vs Detroit Stats

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are facing an uphill battle in their playoff push, currently six points behind the 2nd Eastern Conference wild card spot with just nine games remaining in the season. The team has struggled on both ends of the ice, ranking 29th in goals for and 26th in goals against. Their special teams have also been problematic, with the power play ranked 29th and the penalty kill at 24th.

David Pastrnak has been the standout player for the Bruins, leading the team in goals, assists, and points. However, there is a significant drop-off in production after him, with Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha as the next highest scorers.

Goalie Jeremy Swayman has struggled this season, with a record of 20-25-6 and a goals-against average of 3.12. The team's power ranking is 26, and they are currently ranked 30th in offense and 25th in defense, with a season record of 30-34-9.

Detroit Red Wings Analysis

The Detroit Red Wings have struggled this season, ranking 22nd in goals-for and 23rd in goals-against. While they have a strong power play, ranking third in the NHL, their penalty kill is the worst in the league. Alex DeBrincat leads the team with 33 goals, followed by Dylan Larkin with 28 goals. Lucas Raymond leads in assists and points. Goalies Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon have had mixed performances. Despite their challenges, Detroit has managed to defeat Boston in their recent matchups. The team's overall record stands at 33-33-6 with a power ranking of 12.

Boston Bruins Suffering Major Setbacks in Challenging Season as Red Wings Hold Home Advantage

The Boston Bruins have had a challenging season, performing below expectations, especially since early February with 15 losses in the last 18 games, including the past seven consecutive matches. Despite winning both head-to-head games against the Detroit Red Wings earlier in the season, their performance has declined significantly since November. The decision to trade away Brad Marchand, a key player for the team, at the trade deadline further impacted their performance. Boston has struggled on the road, losing five consecutive games, and has also faced difficulty against Atlantic division teams with five losses in the last seven matches. On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings have also faced challenges, losing seven of their last ten games. However, with a home advantage at Little Caesars Arena where they hold a 18-16-3 record, the Red Wings may have an edge over Boston, who has struggled on the road with an 11-22-3 record.

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