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BOSTON BRUINS @ FLORIDA PANTHERS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 2
BOSTON LEADS 1-0
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 47 | 20 | 24-11-6 | 23-9-9 |
| FLO | 52 | 24 | 26-13-2 | 26-11-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| BOS | 3.3 | 2.7 | +0.5 | 6.0 |
| FLO | 3.3 | 2.4 | +0.8 | 5.7 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
BOSTON 4-0
| GAME 1 | FLO | BOS | 1:5 |
| 07.04.24 | BOS | FLO | 3:2 (2:2) |
| 27.03.24 | FLO | BOS | 3:4 |
| 23.11.23 | FLO | BOS | 1:3 |
| 31.10.23 | BOS | FLO | 3:2 (2:2) |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| BOS | UNDER | FLO |
| +1.5 | 5.5 | 6-1 |
THE RUB
In Game 1 the Boston Bruins continued their dominance over the Florida Panthers with a dominant 5-1 win.
Bruins’ goaltender, Jeremy Swayman has been awesome, boasting a 1.42 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage in the playoffs. He made 38 saves in Game 1, maintaining his stellar form.
Boston’s defenseman Mason Lohrei and Brandon Carlo contributed offensively, with Carlo notably scoring shortly after becoming a father to his second child. Matthew Tkachuk extended his postseason point streak to six games, showcasing his offensive prowess for the Panthers.
Despite Tkachuk’s efforts, Florida coach Paul Maurice expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance, emphasizing the need for improvement in Game 2.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded 1+ assists in 7 of his last 8 home games against the Bruins.
- Charlie Coyle has assisted in the Bruins’ last 4 games as road underdogs.
- Carter Verhaeghe has scored in 4 of the Panthers’ last 5 home games.
- Jake DeBrusk has scored in 4 of the Bruins’ last 5 road games against the Panthers.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored in 4 of the Panthers’ last 5 playoff games against the Bruins.
- Brad Marchand has scored in 3 of the Bruins’ last 4 games as road underdogs.
PICK – BOSTON BRUINS +1.5
EDMONTON OILERS @ VANCOUVER CANUCKS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 2
BOSTON LEADS 1-0
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| VAN | 50 | 23 | 27-9-5 | 23-14-4 |
| EDM | 49 | 27 | 28-9-4 | 21-18-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| VAN | 3.4 | 2.7 | +0.7 | 6.1 |
| EDM | 3.6 | 2.9 | +0.7 | 6.5 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
VANCOUVER 4-0
| 14.04.24 | EDM | VAN | 1:3 |
| 07.11.23 | VAN | EDM | 6:2 |
| 15.10.23 | EDM | VAN | 3:4 |
| 12.10.23 | VAN | EDM | 8:1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| VAN | OVER | VA |
| +1.5 | 6.0 | 5-4 |
THE RUB
In Game 1 of their Western semifinal series, the Vancouver Canucks face the Edmonton Oilers, a team they swept 4-0 in the regular season.
Despite winning the Pacific Division, the Canucks embrace the underdog role against the Oilers. Vancouver’s success against Edmonton in the regular season is juxtaposed with the Oilers’ improved performance, particularly in special teams play, evidenced by their nine power-play goals and flawless penalty kill in the first round.
Oilers’ forward J.T. Miller highlights the importance of playing Canucks hockey and focusing on their game plan. Coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledges the challenge of matching Vancouver’s work ethic and highlights the need for offensive contributions beyond special teams.
While the regular-season matchups some insight, both teams know the playoffs bring a different intensity, as seen with Winnipeg’s success against Colorado. Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid looks forward to the challenge, acknowledging the Canucks as a formidable opponent in what promises to be a competitive series.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Leon Draisaitl has scored in each of his last 6 games at Rogers Arena against the Canucks.
- Elias Pettersson has assisted in 5 of the last 6 games against the Oilers.
- Connor McDavid has 2+ assists in 4 of his last 5 playoff series openers.
- J.T. Miller has scored in his last 3 home games against the Oilers.
PICK – OVER 6.0 TOTAL GOALS
