After David Pastrnak's three-goal showing in the Boston Bruins' 6-3 win over the New York Rangers, the Bruins (26-22-6) host the Minnesota Wild (31-18-4) on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's contest.
The Wild's offense has put up 24 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 33 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (23.1%). They are 4-6-0 over those games.
Bruins vs. Wild Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Bruins 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-132)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 26-22-6 record overall, with a 7-6-13 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 18 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-3-5 record (good for 25 points).
- The 10 times this season the Bruins finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-8-1 (three points).
- Boston has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-6-3 record).
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 26 games (21-3-2, 44 points).
- In the 19 games when Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 11-7-1 record (23 points).
- In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 17-8-0 (34 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 7-12-5 to record 19 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 31-18-4 record this season and are 6-4-10 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Minnesota has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 13 games this season when the Wild finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-10-2).
- Minnesota has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Wild have earned 60 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 26 points with a record of 12-5-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 15-3-2 (32 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 16-15-2 to register 34 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.76 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 17th |
| 24th | 3.22 | Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| 24th | 27.2 | Shots | 27.6 | 20th |
| 18th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| 30th | 15.15% | Power Play % | 19.4% | 23rd |
| 26th | 74.4% | Penalty Kill % | 70.15% | 31st |
Bruins vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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