Boston Bruins Face Off Against St. Louis Blues in Crucial Atlantic-Central Division Clash

Sunday, March 10th, 2024

On Monday at 7 p.m. EDT, the St. Louis Blues (32-29-3) are set to go head-to-head with the Boston Bruins (38-13-15) in Boston.

Boasting a formidable home record of 21-7-6 and an impressive total record of 38-13-15, the Bruins stand out for averaging 4.2 penalties per game, placing them fifth in the league for this statistic. On the other hand, the Blues, with a road record of 14-18-2 and an overall record of 32-29-3, excel when hitting the three-goal mark, showcasing a commendable scoring average of 25-3-1 in such scenarios.

This game marks the season's second encounter between the two teams, with the Bruins securing a 4-3 victory in overtime during their last meeting, thanks to Pavel Zacha's two goals. Key players for the Bruins this season include Brad Marchand, contributing 27 goals and 31 assists, and Morgan Geekie, with six goals and two assists in recent games. The Blues depend on Robert Thomas, with 20 goals and 49 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich, adding five goals and one assist in recent performances.

Looking at the last 10 games, the Bruins have been averaging 5.9 assists and 3.4 penalties, whereas the Blues have been slightly behind with an average of three assists but have incurred fewer penalties at 2.9. Currently, the Blues report no injuries, while the Bruins are faced with the absence of several key players, including Milan Lucic, Pat Maroon, Derek Forbort, and Matthew Poitras.

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