Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Read our Canadiens vs Bruins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Boston. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Canadiens are currently 8-12-3.
  • Montreal are currently 17th in assists this season..
  • The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
  • The Bruins face Montreal with a record of 11-11-3.
  • Boston is 23rd in power play goals this season.
  • The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.

Canadiens vs Bruins Preview

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Canadiens.

Canadiens vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Sunday, December 1st
  • Betting Odds BOS -1.5, MON +194 | BOS -234 O/U 5.5

Canadiens Preview: Will the Canadiens Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens dropped to 8-12-3 this season. Montreal entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, after the Penguins had already scored twice. The Penguins added an empty-net goal with 0:45 left to seal the win.

Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal, which came 5:32 into the third period. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman earned his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his 7th assist.

The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were unable to capitalize on any of their 20 offensive giveaways. They were also held scoreless on the power play.

Defensively, the Canadiens gave up the first two goals of the game, both from Sidney Crosby. The first came at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. After closing the gap to 2-1 in the third, they allowed an empty-net goal with 45 seconds remaining. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Bruins Preview: Can Boston Secure a Home Victory?

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 11-11-3 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s combined 2 goals fell well short of that number.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, allowing just 23 shots on goal in the shutout.

Boston’s offense came alive early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, scoring on a power play.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They had 16 giveaways and recorded 4 assists on their two goals.

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing 0 goals on 23 shots from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed with 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocked shots.

Canadiens vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Canadiens last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
  • Although Boston has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-5. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
  • The last five games that Boston was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • The Canadiens have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

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