Two Original Six rivals square off tonight, but both teams are heading in different directions. The Boston Bruins are making the trip to Canada to visit the Montreal Canadiens in hopes of keeping their winning streak alive.
The Bruins are currently atop the Atlantic Division, coming into tonight with a record of 15-3-5. Boston has also won three straight games entering tonight. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are 11-7-5 and are 8 points back of the Bruins for top spot in their division. However, the Canadiens have lost their last four games.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 26th, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Online bookmaker 5Dimes has the O/U for tonight’s contest at 6.
Injuries will play a factor in tonight’s game. The Bruins are already without David Backes and Zach Senyshyn. Add in that Patrice Bergeron and Brett Ritchie are also expected to be out of tonight’s lineup and the Bruins will be heavily shorthanded.
Jonathan Drouin is the only Habs player on the Injury Report, other than Joel Teasdale. Drouin has an upper-body injury and is expected to miss the next eight weeks.
Jaroslav Halak will get the start for Boston tonight. The former Canadiens’ goalie, Halak is 4-1-3 this season with a 2.56 GAA, .924SV% and 1 shutout. Halak spent 4 seasons in Montreal, playing in 101 games.
Carey Price is projected to be the starter tonight for Montreal. Although not confirmed, Price is listed as “likely” to be in the blue paint. He owns a record of 10-6-3 with a 2.89 GAA, .907% and 1 shutout.
This will be the 748th installment between the Habs and Bruins. The Canadiens lead the all-time series, with 363 wins, 271 losses, and 103 ties.
