New York Rangers, Boston Bruins clash in NHL Hockey action
The New York Rangers will take on the Boston Bruins this Saturday in a game between two Eastern Conference playoff contenders. The Boston Bruins are in the 3rd slot in the playoff race with a 40-22-10 record on the season. The Rangers are at 40-30-4 this year and they are in the 7th spot in the playoff race.
NHL betting lines Odds have the Bruins at 15-1 to win the Stanley Cup this year while the Rangers are at 50-1.
The Bruins will be the home team in this game, which is actually not a huge advantage for them. They have played much better this season on the road than they have at home. The Rangers have also been much better on the road and they should have a good shot at stealing a win away from the Bruins in this game.
The Rangers have been on fire as of late and they look like they are in great position to make a run into the playoffs. They are currently on a 5 game winning streak.
Both of these teams have outstanding defensive units. The difference in this game comes in their offenses. The Bruins have a slightly better offense than the Rangers. The Bruins are led by David Krejci on offense. Krejci has 56 points on the season, including 44 assists. He is very important for their team as he facilitates a lot that goes on in their offense.
This game will be important for both teams. The Rangers need to continue to win to secure their playoff spot, and the Bruins could potentially sneak into the 2nd spot in the conference if they are able to finish strong.?