Livetipsportal.com presents you tonight's National Hockey League matchup between the
Boston Bruins and the
Tampa Bay Lightning at the TD Banknorth Arena.
The
Bruins are 1st in the East with a 18-4-4 overal record, including a 9-1-1 record at home.
They've got a
very strong offense, scoring 3.42 goals per game (4th).
Expect a
very strong defensive play from them, as they allow just 2.15 goals against per game (2nd).
They've got a strong powerplay, with 22.8% (6th).
They've got an average PK, with 83.2% (11th).
They have a 8-1-1 record over their last 10 games, including a 4 games winning streak and a 3-1 win in Tampa last thursday.
Key injuries: Andrew Ference (D), Marco Sturm (LW, doubtful for this game)
The
Tampa Bay Lightning are 15th in the East with a 6-12-8 overal record, including a 3-6-3 record on the road.
They display
the weakest offense in the league, with no more than 2.31 goals per game (30th).
This team has a
very bad defense, allowing no less than 3.19 goals against per game (26th).
They don't get enough from their man advantage situations, with only 16.0% (21st).
They've got an average PK, with 80.5% (19th).
They have a 1-5-4 record over their last 10 games, and are on a 7 games winless streak.
Key injuries: Ryan Malone (LW, questionable for this game), Jeff Halpern (C), Matt Pettinger (LW/RW), Gary Robers (LW)
Advice:
Bet on the
Boston Bruins, that's to say choice 1, with an odd of 1.70 at bwin
