Boston Aims for Divisional Leadership as Bruins-Canadiens Rivalry Flares Up: Montreal Hopes for an Upset

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

In an upcoming Atlantic Division showdown, the Montreal Canadiens, who have a season tally of 25 wins, 30 losses, and 10 overtime losses, are gearing up to face the Boston Bruins, sporting a record of 38 wins, 14 losses, and 15 overtime losses.

Montreal has had a challenging time within their division, holding a record of 4 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses against Atlantic Division opponents. They are also ranked eighth in the league for averaging 10.2 penalty minutes per game.

Conversely, Boston has a strong divisional record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 3 overtime losses, showcasing their dominance. They have a remarkable record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 6 overtime losses when they play more disciplined than their opponents and accumulate fewer penalty minutes.

This encounter will mark the fourth time these teams have met this season, with Boston securing a 9-4 win in their most recent matchup.

Nicholas Suzuki is a standout player for Montreal, with a leading score of 25 goals and 36 assists. Meanwhile, Joshua Roy has made notable contributions in the last ten games, scoring three goals and assisting three.

For Boston, Brad Marchand leads the team with 27 goals and 31 assists, and Morgan Geekie has been a key player in recent matches, with five goals and two assists in his last ten games.

Over their past ten matchups, Montreal has managed an average of 2.6 goals and 3.8 penalties per game, while Boston has averaged 2.8 goals and 3.3 penalties.

The Canadiens are currently dealing with significant injuries to players like Kirby Dach, Christian Dvorak, and Colin White, while the Bruins are missing key players including Milan Lucic, Pat Maroon, Derek For

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