Bruins-Blue Jackets Game Preview With Projected Lines

Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview

Game 21: Boston Bruins (14-3-3) at Columbus Blue Jackets (6-12-4)

Date: Monday, November 27

Time: 7:00 pm EST

TV: NESN

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:

Boston -1.5

Florida +1.5

O/U 6.5

Boston Bruins Notes:

Bruins have lost two in a row and both games by three goals. The normally defensive-minded Bruins have given up 12 goals over those two games. Boston has the third-best penalty kill in the league.

Columbus Blue Jackets Notes:

Columbus possesses the second-best penalty kill in the NHL but is converting at just around 10 percent on the power play. The Blue Jackets are one of the least penalized teams in the league, with just 170 penalty minutes. Columbus is 3-10-4 since a 3-2-0 start to the season.

Boston Bruins Lineup:

Marchand-Zacha-Pastrnak

Van Riemsdyk-Coyle-Frederic

Heinen-Poitras-DeBrusk

Lauko-Beeher-Geekie

Grzelcyk-McAvoy

Lindholm-Carlo

Forbort-Shattenkirk

Ullmark

Swayman

Columbus Blue Jackets Lineup:

Gaudreau-Jenner-Marchenko

Voronkov-Fantilli-Laine

Texier-Sillinger-Chinakov

Robinson-Kuraly-Danforth

Werenski-Boqvist

Provorov-Jiricek

Bean-Gudbranson

Martin

Merzlikins

Players To Watch:

Boston – David Pastrnak is currently one of Boston’s top contributors (31 total points), having put up 13 goals and 18 assists. Brad Marchand has 19 points (one per game), scoring seven goals and adding 12 assists.

Columbus – Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his team with 15 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled one goal and 14 assists in 20 games (playing 23:28 per game). Boone Jenner’s 14 points this season, including 11 goals and three assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.

Injuries:

Boston – Milan Lucic (Lower Body, Leave of Absence)

Columbus – Jack Roslovic (Lower Body), Damon Severson (Upper Body)

Next game

Boston – November 30 vs San Jose

Columbus – November 29 vs Montreal

Season 4. Episode 10. Monty Out. Sacco In. – Bruins Benders Podcast

The Benders break down Jim Montgomery’s firing. What happens next? Brandon Carlo to Columbus? What are the feelings on Joe Sacco and does he get a legit chance? Reported hard feelings involving Jeremy Swayman?DraftKings Sportsbook – Boston’s hometown Sportsbook is LIVE right here in Massachusetts! Bet local on all your favorite sports from the comfort of your own home with DraftKings. To celebrate, ALL new customers will receive up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS bets when you sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using code ITR! You can now bet local on money lines, spreads, props, and more with one of America’s top-rated Sportsbooks – DraftKings Sportsbook! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and sign up with code ITR to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS bets to use now that mobile sports betting is live in Massachusetts. That’s code ITR only at DraftKings Sportsbook. If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with gambling, call 800 327-5050 or visit helplineMA.org to speak with a trained specialist, free and confidentially, twenty four seven. 21+. Physically present in MA. Eligibility restrictions apply. Subjects to regulatory licensing requirements. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Opt in required. Bonus issued as free bets. Terms at draftkings.com/MA.