The Bruins and Canucks wrap up their season series Wednesday night from Rogers Arena with the Bruins favoured on the NHL odds to complete the sweep.
On Nov. 28 in Boston, the Canucks were 3-2 losers. Tanner Pearson gave Vancouver a 1-0 lead early in the first and Conor Garland a 2-1 lead about midway through the second. Brad Marchand (more on him below) tied it at 8:45 of the third on the power play, and David Pastrnak scored the winner also on the power play at 16:36. Marchand had an assist on the winner and was the No. 1 star. Former Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak made 39 saves in the loss. Linus Ullmark made 36 saves in the win.
Bruins vs. Canucks NHL Betting Odds
The struggling Canucks cleaned house Monday, firing general manager Jim Benning, assistant GM John Weisbrod, head coach Travis Green and assistant coach Nolan Baumgartner. Bruce Boudreau was named the 20th head coach in team history.
Boudreau previously coached Washington, Anaheim and Minnesota but he hadn’t been behind the bench since 2019-20. He was fired by the Wild in February 2020. Boudreau had a terrific coaching record of 567-302-115 and won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach in 2007-08 when he was with the Capitals, but he has yet to lead a team to the Stanley Cup.
The home team is 6-1 in the past seven meetings. The over is 7-3 in the previous 10.
The total is set at 5.5 goals.
Boston Bruins
Boston comes off a 3-2 overtime home loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. Charlie Coyle (seventh of season) and Curtis Lazar (first) had the goals. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who outshot the Lightning 39-25. The Bruins played a third straight game without leading scorer Brad Marchand. He was suspended three games for slew-footing the Canucks’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson in last week’s game and thus will be eligible to return Wednesday in a bit of irony. That could be interesting. Blueliners Charlie McAvoy (non-COVID illness) and Jakub Zboril (lower-body injury) missed the Tampa game. It should be Swayman (7-4-1, 2.26 GAA, .918 SV) in net Wednesday. Boston is 5-0 in its past five as a road favourite.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver won for the third time in four games Monday, 4-0 over the visiting Los Angeles Kings in Bruce Boudreau’s Canucks head coaching debut. Boudreau (66 years, 331 days) became the fourth-oldest head coach in NHL history to win in his debut with a team. Thatcher Demko had his first shutout of the season and second career. Vancouver was 2-for-4 on the power play and killed off both Kings PP chances. Brock Boeser (fifth of season), Conor Garland (eighth), Juho Lammikko (first) and JT Miller (ninth) scored the goals. Boeser ended a 13-game goal drought. Lammikko had been a healthy scratch the past five games. The Canucks are 3-7 in their past 10 as home underdogs.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Bruins vs. Canucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 7 Dec 9:16pm | BOS | -1.5 +160 | O +5.5 -116 |
| Closing 9 Dec 2:11am | BOS | -1.5 +174 | O +5.5 -114 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
| Points |
80 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
312 |
| Penalty Mins |
97 |
| Wins |
26 |
| GAA |
2.41 |
| Points |
99 |
| + / - |
18 |
| Shots |
206 |
| Penalty Mins |
66 |
| Wins |
33 |
| GAA |
1.74 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
39 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.63 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
| Points |
80 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
312 |
| Penalty Mins |
97 |
| Wins |
26 |
| GAA |
2.41 |
| Points |
99 |
| + / - |
18 |
| Shots |
206 |
| Penalty Mins |
66 |
| Wins |
33 |
| GAA |
1.74 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
39 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.63 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
Injuries
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Charlie McAvoy (D)
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Taylor Hall (LW)
Brad Marchand (LW)
Charlie McAvoy (D)
David Pastrnak (RW)
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Taylor Hall (LW)
William Lockwood (RW)
Travis Dermott (D)
Jaroslav Halak (G)
Bo Horvat (C)
Tanner Pearson (LW)
Brock Boeser (RW)
Quinn Hughes (D)
Tucker Poolman (D)
Bo Horvat (C)
Matthew Highmore (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Matt Grzelcyk (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Grzelcyk is nursing an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will lace up against the Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Charlie McAvoy (D) | Ques Tues | Illness - 08 / 05 / 22 | 3-1 | 3-0-1 | + - |
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McAvoy has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is has yet to be determined if he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hurricanes. |
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| Hampus Lindholm (D) | Prob Thurs | Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22 | 3-3 | 5-0-1 | + - |
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Lindholm is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Hurricanes. |
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| Matt Grzelcyk (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Grzelcyk will not face the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Taylor Hall (LW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Hall will not partake in Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Brad Marchand (LW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Marchand will not be available versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be rested. |
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| Charlie McAvoy (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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McAvoy will not be active for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| David Pastrnak (RW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Pastrnak will not be in Friday's tilt versus the Maples Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Hampus Lindholm (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Lindholm will not suit up versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Taylor Hall (LW) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22 | 7-4 | 7-3-1 | + - |
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Hall is tending to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| William Lockwood (RW) | Ques Fri | Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Lockwood has been absent from the last two contests due to an upper-body injury, leaving his availability for Friday's tilt with the Oilers clouded. |
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| Travis Dermott (D) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Dermott was held out of the last game with an illness, but it is projected that he will participate in Thursday's clash with the Kings. |
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| Jaroslav Halak (G) | out for season | Hand - 20 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Halak is idle with a hand injury, and it is unliekly that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Bo Horvat (C) | Early May | Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 7-1 | + - |
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Horvat is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will be sidelined until the early part of May. |
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| Tanner Pearson (LW) | Out Fri | Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22 | 7-4 | 8-1-2 | + - |
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Pearson has been out of the lineup with an upper-body injury, and he will not play against the Oilers on Friday. |
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| Brock Boeser (RW) | Prob Mon | Arm - 05 / 04 / 22 | 8-4 | 8-2-2 | + - |
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Boeser has missed the previous three games with an arm injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Stars on Monday. |
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| Quinn Hughes (D) | Prob Sat | Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 | 8-4 | 8-2-2 | + - |
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Hughes has sat out the last two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Sharks. |
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| Tucker Poolman (D) | out for season | Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22 | 9-4 | 9-2-2 | + - |
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Poolman is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season due to migraines stemming from a previous head injury, and he has been shifted to the long-term injured reserve list. |
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| Bo Horvat (C) | Prob Sun | Illness - 31 / 03 / 22 | 9-5 | 9-3-2 | + - |
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Hovart exited the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Sunday. |
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| Matthew Highmore (C) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22 | 11-5 | 9-5-2 | + - |
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Highmore has been out of commission due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Stars. |
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Dec 9:16pm BOS -1.5 +160 O +5.5 -116 Closing 9 Dec 2:11am BOS -1.5 +174 O +5.5 -114 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
Points 80
+ / - 31
Shots 312
Penalty Mins 97
Wins 26
GAA 2.41
Points 99
+ / - 18
Shots 206
Penalty Mins 66
Wins 33
GAA 1.74
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 39
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 3
GAA 2.63
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
Points 80
+ / - 31
Shots 312
Penalty Mins 97
Wins 26
GAA 2.41
Points 99
+ / - 18
Shots 206
Penalty Mins 66
Wins 33
GAA 1.74
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 39
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 3
GAA 2.63
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
Injuries
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22Charlie McAvoy (D)
Ques Tues Illness - 08 / 05 / 22Hampus Lindholm (D)
Prob Thurs Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Taylor Hall (LW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Brad Marchand (LW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Charlie McAvoy (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22David Pastrnak (RW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Hampus Lindholm (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Taylor Hall (LW)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22William Lockwood (RW)
Ques Fri Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22Travis Dermott (D)
Prob Thurs Illness - 27 / 04 / 22Jaroslav Halak (G)
out for season Hand - 20 / 04 / 22Bo Horvat (C)
Early May Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22Tanner Pearson (LW)
Out Fri Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22Brock Boeser (RW)
Prob Mon Arm - 05 / 04 / 22Quinn Hughes (D)
Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 22Tucker Poolman (D)
out for season Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22Bo Horvat (C)
Prob Sun Illness - 31 / 03 / 22Matthew Highmore (C)
Prob Mon Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Matt Grzelcyk (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 1-1 2-0 + - Grzelcyk is nursing an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will lace up against the Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Charlie McAvoy (D) Ques Tues Illness - 08 / 05 / 22 3-1 3-0-1 + - McAvoy has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is has yet to be determined if he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hurricanes.
Hampus Lindholm (D) Prob Thurs Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22 3-3 5-0-1 + - Lindholm is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Hurricanes.
Matt Grzelcyk (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Grzelcyk will not face the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Taylor Hall (LW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Hall will not partake in Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
Brad Marchand (LW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Marchand will not be available versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be rested.
Charlie McAvoy (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - McAvoy will not be active for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
David Pastrnak (RW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Pastrnak will not be in Friday's tilt versus the Maples Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
Hampus Lindholm (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Lindholm will not suit up versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Taylor Hall (LW) Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22 7-4 7-3-1 + - Hall is tending to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes William Lockwood (RW) Ques Fri Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22 1-2 2-1 + - Lockwood has been absent from the last two contests due to an upper-body injury, leaving his availability for Friday's tilt with the Oilers clouded.
Travis Dermott (D) Prob Thurs Illness - 27 / 04 / 22 1-2 2-1 + - Dermott was held out of the last game with an illness, but it is projected that he will participate in Thursday's clash with the Kings.
Jaroslav Halak (G) out for season Hand - 20 / 04 / 22 2-4 5-1 + - Halak is idle with a hand injury, and it is unliekly that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Bo Horvat (C) Early May Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22 4-4 7-1 + - Horvat is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will be sidelined until the early part of May.
Tanner Pearson (LW) Out Fri Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22 7-4 8-1-2 + - Pearson has been out of the lineup with an upper-body injury, and he will not play against the Oilers on Friday.
Brock Boeser (RW) Prob Mon Arm - 05 / 04 / 22 8-4 8-2-2 + - Boeser has missed the previous three games with an arm injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Stars on Monday.
Quinn Hughes (D) Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 8-4 8-2-2 + - Hughes has sat out the last two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Sharks.
Tucker Poolman (D) out for season Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22 9-4 9-2-2 + - Poolman is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season due to migraines stemming from a previous head injury, and he has been shifted to the long-term injured reserve list.
Bo Horvat (C) Prob Sun Illness - 31 / 03 / 22 9-5 9-3-2 + - Hovart exited the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Sunday.
Matthew Highmore (C) Prob Mon Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22 11-5 9-5-2 + - Highmore has been out of commission due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Stars.