Boston has won eight out of 10 meetings, but the Bruins remember a 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets the last time they met on Nov. 18. That was the game that got coach Jim Montgomery fired, and Joe Sacco took over the reins. Boston has won 11 of 16 since that game, including 4-1 over Washington on Monday. Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal. The Capitals had only 11 shots on goal for the whole game, and Jeremy Swayman stopped 10. Swayman is expected to start tonight and has allowed three or fewer goals in his past four starts. Elvis Merzlikins is confirmed for Columbus and has a 3.13 goals-against average. Merzlikins has allowed 16 goals in his past four appearances, including five in a 5-4 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. Boston has won five straight against Eastern Conference teams, and the Blue Jackets have lost nine of their past 12 games. Columbus has lost four of its past five home games against Boston, which is 6-0 after allowing two or fewer goals in its previous game. Take the Bruins as my Game of the Year Max Play.
This pick was released to clients on December 27, 2024 at 12:20PM ET.
NHL
Boston at Columbus
December 27, 2024
7:00 PM Eastern
2 units on Boston -152 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.32)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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