The Boston Bruins (23-4-2), who average 3.79 goals per game to rank second in the league, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-17-2) on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET on NHL Network, SportsNet, NESN, and BSOH. The Blue Jackets’ 31st-ranked defense is conceding 4.07 goals per game.
Boston lost in a shootout at home its last time out on December 15 against the Los Angeles Kings 3-2, losing the shootout 3-2 to finish off the defeat.
Columbus lost 4-1 on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning in its last game on December 15.
Here’s what you need to prepare for Saturday’s action.
Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Odds and Betting Lines
- Favorite: Bruins (-362)
- Underdog: Blue Jackets (+290)
- Over/under: 6.5