Wednesday’s NHL schedule concludes with a mouth-watering late-night matchup as the Boston Bruins visit the Edmonton Oilers.
Given the quality of the sides, there is never a bad time for the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to go head-to-head. However, this match arrives at a precipitous moment in the calendar. Edmonton is on a ferocious climb in the Western Conference standings and returning from a road trip, with all the pratfalls that come with the infamous first game back at home.
As for the Bruins, they narrowly defeated the Dallas Stars on Monday, a win they desperately needed. They’ve fallen from first to second in the Atlantic Division and Monday’s success halted a four-game slide.
The Oilers are favoured in this one, with the NHL odds pegging them at -145 on the moneyline.
Bruins vs. Oilers NHL Betting Odds
It’s unfortunate that two clubs such as these play each only so often. On the flip side, that makes their two matches per campaign all the more special. The past three meetings and four of the last five were decided by a single goal. Of note, the road team has won six in a row. The last time the Oilers defended home ice versus the Bruins was in 2018, a vastly different era of Oilers hockey.
Wednesday’s game will be a true test of character for the Bruins. Their strong ranking in the East is despite not playing very good hockey since returning from the All-Star break. TD Garden hasn’t been the fortress it was for much of the season. Seven games and a 2-5 record. That hasn’t helped with the puckline, as Boston sits at 28-28 and has been 1-6 since the break.
The Oilers have cooled off slightly since returning to action, although 4-3 is by no means a poor record and some of those losses were against bitter rivals who know them well (Kings, Golden Knights). To be fair, 27-25 ATS is not exactly an extraordinary performance, although they’ve covered three of the four most recent opportunities.
This is an excellent matchup between the Oilers’ fifth-ranked attack (3.56 goals) and the Bruins’ third-best defence (2.64 goals). For that matter, Connor McDavid (83 points) and David Pastrnak (80 points) are third and fourth in points league-wide, respectively.
Boston Bruins
The extensive February home stand was supposed to keep Boston atop the Atlantic Division if not outright extend the lead over the Florida Panthers. Instead, the latter is playing sensational hockey, Boston went 2-5 in seven matches and is now in second place.
It could have been 1-6 were it not for a valiant effort versus a tough Stars squad on Monday afternoon. Jesper Boqvist (second) opened the scoring for the hosts by making good on slick skating and passing for a goal in close. Boston would stutter afterwards, allowing Dallas to claim a 2-1 second-period lead before Justin Brazeau, playing his first NHL game, levelled the terms. Things looked dire down 3-2, but David Pastrnak (35th) sent the game to overtime very late. Boston claimed the spoils in a shootout, 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers
Geographically speaking, Monday’s game versus the Coyotes was in Arizona. That said, someone watching on TV would have been fooled given the rapturous cheers and applause every time Edmonton scored in its 6-3 victory.
It was a sea of Oilers colours at Mullett Arena. Leon Draisaitl (27th) made the fans feel at home with a first-period goal, as did Mattias Janmark (second) to make it 2-1. From that point, the Coyotes reclaimed what was supposedly home-ice advantage with two scores in the middle frame for a 3-2 lead. But the third period proved disastrous for them and blissful for the Oilers, who netted four times through Evander Kane (20th and 21st), Zach Hyman (33rd), and a Warren Foegele (11th) empty netter.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 20 Feb 5:14pm | EDM | -1.5 +165 | O +6.5 -105 |
| Closing 21 Feb 8:08pm | EDM | -1.5 +180 | O +6 -120 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
| Points |
110 |
| + / - |
23 |
| Shots |
382 |
| Penalty Mins |
78 |
| Wins |
25 |
| GAA |
2.53 |
| Points |
132 |
| + / - |
44 |
| Shots |
290 |
| Penalty Mins |
85 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.45 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
41 |
| Penalty Mins |
25 |
| Wins |
6 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
42 |
| + / - |
14 |
| Shots |
90 |
| Penalty Mins |
37 |
| Wins |
14 |
| GAA |
2.21 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Oilers Team Leaders
| Points |
110 |
| + / - |
23 |
| Shots |
382 |
| Penalty Mins |
78 |
| Wins |
25 |
| GAA |
2.53 |
| Points |
132 |
| + / - |
44 |
| Shots |
290 |
| Penalty Mins |
85 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.45 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
41 |
| Penalty Mins |
25 |
| Wins |
6 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
42 |
| + / - |
14 |
| Shots |
90 |
| Penalty Mins |
37 |
| Wins |
14 |
| GAA |
2.21 |
Injuries
Brad Marchand (LW)
Brandon Carlo (D)
Danton Heinen (LW)
Brandon Carlo (D)
Andrew Peeke (D)
Brandon Carlo (D)
Justin Brazeau (RW)
John Beecher (C)
Brad Marchand (LW)
James van Riemsdyk (LW)
Evander Kane (LW)
Darnell Nurse (D)
Corey Perry (RW)
Adam Henrique (C)
Adam Henrique (C)
Adam Henrique (C)
Mattias Janmark (C)
Cody Ceci (D)
Darnell Nurse (D)
Evander Kane (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Brad Marchand (LW) | Prob Fri | Upper Body - 10 / 05 / 24 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Marchand is hampered by an upper-body injury, but he is expected to suit up against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Brandon Carlo (D) | Ques Mon | Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Carlo is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Danton Heinen (LW) | Prob Sun | Lower Body - 02 / 05 / 24 | 4-4 | 3-5 | + - |
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Heinen has been sidelined due to a lower-body injury, but he is expected to return for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Panthers. |
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| Brandon Carlo (D) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 01 / 05 / 24 | 4-4 | 3-5 | + - |
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Carlo is hindered by an unspecified issue, but it is expected that he will face the Maple Leafs in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Andrew Peeke (D) | Prob Fri | Finger - 23 / 04 / 24 | 6-5 | 3-7-1 | + - |
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Peeke is battling a finger injury, but he is expected to battle the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Brandon Carlo (D) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 16 / 04 / 24 | 7-7 | 4-9-1 | + - |
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Carlo is dealing with an undefined issue, but he is likely to be active against the Maple Leafs for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Justin Brazeau (RW) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 02 / 04 / 24 | 10-10 | 5-14-1 | + - |
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Brazeau has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to return for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| John Beecher (C) | Ques Tues | Illness - 23 / 03 / 24 | 11-13 | 7-16-1 | + - |
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Beecher was absent from the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Tuesday's showdown with the Panthers. |
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| Brad Marchand (LW) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24 | 11-13 | 7-16-1 | + - |
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Marchand is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with the Flyers despite an undefined issue. |
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| James van Riemsdyk (LW) | Prob Sat | Illness - 21 / 03 / 24 | 12-13 | 8-16-1 | + - |
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van Riemsdyk was held out of the previous game with an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Saturday's battle with the Flyers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane (LW) | Ques Fri | Abdominal - 12 / 06 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
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Kane missed his last game due to an abdomen injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's game against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. |
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| Darnell Nurse (D) | Prob Thurs | Hip - 11 / 06 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
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Nurse exited the contest with a hip injury, but he is expected to play against the the Panthers in Game 3 of Conference Final. |
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| Corey Perry (RW) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 31 / 05 / 24 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Perry exited the contest with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final. |
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| Adam Henrique (C) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 23 / 05 / 24 | 6-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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Henrique is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is projected to be available Monday's clash against the Stars in Game 3 Western Conference Final. |
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| Adam Henrique (C) | Out Mon | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 24 | 7-11 | 8-9-1 | + - |
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Henrique is dealing with an unknown ailment, and he will not participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Canucks. |
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| Adam Henrique (C) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 03 / 05 / 24 | 7-13 | 10-9-1 | + - |
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Henrique is bothered by a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round against the Canucks. |
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| Mattias Janmark (C) | Prob Mon | Undisclosed - 20 / 04 / 24 | 9-16 | 13-11-1 | + - |
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Janmark is tending to an unspecified ailment, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings. |
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| Cody Ceci (D) | Out Wed | Rest - 17 / 04 / 24 | 10-17 | 15-11-1 | + - |
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Ceci will not battle the Coyotes on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Darnell Nurse (D) | Out Wed | Rest - 17 / 04 / 24 | 10-17 | 15-11-1 | + - |
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Nurse will not be active for Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Evander Kane (LW) | Prob Mon | Hernia - 15 / 04 / 24 | 10-18 | 15-12-1 | + - |
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Kane is dealing with a sports hernia, but it is projected that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Kings. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Feb 5:14pm EDM -1.5 +165 O +6.5 -105 Closing 21 Feb 8:08pm EDM -1.5 +180 O +6 -120 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
Points 110
+ / - 23
Shots 382
Penalty Mins 78
Wins 25
GAA 2.53
Points 132
+ / - 44
Shots 290
Penalty Mins 85
Wins 36
GAA 2.45
Points 11
+ / - 5
Shots 41
Penalty Mins 25
Wins 6
GAA 2.15
Points 42
+ / - 14
Shots 90
Penalty Mins 37
Wins 14
GAA 2.21
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Oilers Team Leaders
Points 110
+ / - 23
Shots 382
Penalty Mins 78
Wins 25
GAA 2.53
Points 132
+ / - 44
Shots 290
Penalty Mins 85
Wins 36
GAA 2.45
Points 11
+ / - 5
Shots 41
Penalty Mins 25
Wins 6
GAA 2.15
Points 42
+ / - 14
Shots 90
Penalty Mins 37
Wins 14
GAA 2.21
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Injuries
Brad Marchand (LW)
Prob Fri Upper Body - 10 / 05 / 24Brandon Carlo (D)
Ques Mon Personal - 06 / 05 / 24Danton Heinen (LW)
Prob Sun Lower Body - 02 / 05 / 24Brandon Carlo (D)
Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 01 / 05 / 24Andrew Peeke (D)
Prob Fri Finger - 23 / 04 / 24Brandon Carlo (D)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 16 / 04 / 24Justin Brazeau (RW)
Prob Tues Upper Body - 02 / 04 / 24John Beecher (C)
Ques Tues Illness - 23 / 03 / 24Brad Marchand (LW)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24James van Riemsdyk (LW)
Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 03 / 24Evander Kane (LW)
Ques Fri Abdominal - 12 / 06 / 24Darnell Nurse (D)
Prob Thurs Hip - 11 / 06 / 24Corey Perry (RW)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 05 / 24Adam Henrique (C)
Prob Mon Ankle - 23 / 05 / 24Adam Henrique (C)
Out Mon Ankle - 12 / 05 / 24Adam Henrique (C)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 03 / 05 / 24Mattias Janmark (C)
Prob Mon Undisclosed - 20 / 04 / 24Cody Ceci (D)
Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24Darnell Nurse (D)
Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24Evander Kane (LW)
Prob Mon Hernia - 15 / 04 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Brad Marchand (LW) Prob Fri Upper Body - 10 / 05 / 24 2-2 2-2 + - Marchand is hampered by an upper-body injury, but he is expected to suit up against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Brandon Carlo (D) Ques Mon Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 3-3 3-3 + - Carlo is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Danton Heinen (LW) Prob Sun Lower Body - 02 / 05 / 24 4-4 3-5 + - Heinen has been sidelined due to a lower-body injury, but he is expected to return for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Panthers.
Brandon Carlo (D) Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 01 / 05 / 24 4-4 3-5 + - Carlo is hindered by an unspecified issue, but it is expected that he will face the Maple Leafs in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Andrew Peeke (D) Prob Fri Finger - 23 / 04 / 24 6-5 3-7-1 + - Peeke is battling a finger injury, but he is expected to battle the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Brandon Carlo (D) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 16 / 04 / 24 7-7 4-9-1 + - Carlo is dealing with an undefined issue, but he is likely to be active against the Maple Leafs for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Justin Brazeau (RW) Prob Tues Upper Body - 02 / 04 / 24 10-10 5-14-1 + - Brazeau has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to return for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Maple Leafs.
John Beecher (C) Ques Tues Illness - 23 / 03 / 24 11-13 7-16-1 + - Beecher was absent from the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Tuesday's showdown with the Panthers.
Brad Marchand (LW) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24 11-13 7-16-1 + - Marchand is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with the Flyers despite an undefined issue.
James van Riemsdyk (LW) Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 03 / 24 12-13 8-16-1 + - van Riemsdyk was held out of the previous game with an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Saturday's battle with the Flyers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evander Kane (LW) Ques Fri Abdominal - 12 / 06 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - Kane missed his last game due to an abdomen injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's game against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Darnell Nurse (D) Prob Thurs Hip - 11 / 06 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - Nurse exited the contest with a hip injury, but he is expected to play against the the Panthers in Game 3 of Conference Final.
Corey Perry (RW) Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 05 / 24 5-4 5-4 + - Perry exited the contest with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
Adam Henrique (C) Prob Mon Ankle - 23 / 05 / 24 6-7 6-7 + - Henrique is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is projected to be available Monday's clash against the Stars in Game 3 Western Conference Final.
Adam Henrique (C) Out Mon Ankle - 12 / 05 / 24 7-11 8-9-1 + - Henrique is dealing with an unknown ailment, and he will not participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Canucks.
Adam Henrique (C) Ques Fri Lower Body - 03 / 05 / 24 7-13 10-9-1 + - Henrique is bothered by a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round against the Canucks.
Mattias Janmark (C) Prob Mon Undisclosed - 20 / 04 / 24 9-16 13-11-1 + - Janmark is tending to an unspecified ailment, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Cody Ceci (D) Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24 10-17 15-11-1 + - Ceci will not battle the Coyotes on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest.
Darnell Nurse (D) Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24 10-17 15-11-1 + - Nurse will not be active for Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes as he will be given a day of rest.
Evander Kane (LW) Prob Mon Hernia - 15 / 04 / 24 10-18 15-12-1 + - Kane is dealing with a sports hernia, but it is projected that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Kings.