Chicago Blackhawks vs
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Boston Bruins favored to win against struggling Chicago Blackhawks in Thursday night matchup at TD Garden

On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, with Chicago losing six of their last seven games and Boston winning two of the last three. Chicago will be missing Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, and Laurent Brossoit, while Boston will be without Mark Kastelic, Charlie McAvoy, and Hampus Lindholm. Boston is the favorite to win with the current line at Boston -172. Hockey fans should stay tuned for the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins prediction for a chance to score big on the ice.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blackhawks +150 | Bruins -172
• Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-165) | Bruins -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 63%.

Chicago vs Boston Stats

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling this season, ranking 29th in goals-for and 32nd in goals-against. They are also near the bottom in shots taken and shots allowed per game. However, their power play and penalty kill are both in the top 15 in the NHL. Ryan Donato leads the team in goals, while Teuvo Teravainen leads in assists and Connor Bedard leads in points. Goalie Arvid Soderblom has a losing record with a 3.23 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage. Overall, Chicago has a power ranking of 32 and a record of 22-46-10 for the season.

Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins are currently ranked 26th in the power rankings and are struggling on both offense and defense. They are ranked 30th in offense, scoring an average of 2.63 goals per game, and 26th in defense, allowing an average of 3.32 goals per game. The team has an overall record of 32-38-9. Despite their struggles, David Pastrnak leads the team in goals, assists, and points, with Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha also contributing significantly. In goal, Jeremy Swayman has a record of 22-28-6 with a 3.06 goals against average and .895 save percentage. Boston has won their last two games with Swayman in net. The team has room for improvement in their power play and penalty kill, which are both ranked near the bottom of the league. Additionally, Chicago has had recent success against Boston, winning their last three matchups. Overall, the Bruins will need to focus on improving their performance on both ends of the ice to elevate their rankings and results.

Chicago Blackhawks Struggle with Losing Streak as Boston Bruins Show Signs of Improvement

Recently, the Chicago Blackhawks have faced some challenges with 13 losses in their last 15 games, including a losing streak on the road where they have been defeated in each of the last seven games. The team currently ranks at the bottom of the NHL in goals-against average with 3.6 and 29th in goals-for at 2.7. Comparatively, the Boston Bruins have slightly better statistics with 2.7 goals-for (27th) and 3.3 goals-against (26th). Boston's goalie, Jeremy Swayman, has shown improvement in his performance with recent games where he allowed minimal goals. Conversely, Chicago's goalie Arvid Soderblom has struggled with a 3.23 GAA and the team has experienced multiple losses in games where he has been in goal. It is evident that both teams are working towards improving their gameplay and performance.

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