The Boston Bruins (2-2-0) and Colorado Avalanche (0-3-0) will face off at Ball Arena this Wednesday night. Both squads aim to rebound from their recent setbacks. The Bruins, who have won 2 out of their 4 games, are looking for their first road win of the season, while the Avalanche, who are yet to secure a victory, are also eager to break their losing streak.
Boston suffered a 4-3 defeat against Florida, ending its two-game winning streak. The Bruins have been scoring an impressive 3.75 goals per game, but they’ve had a tough time on defense, giving up the same number. With a strong track record against Colorado, Jeremy Swayman is set to take the net.
Colorado, despite a rough start, is showing resilience. After three games, they are still searching for their first win, with their latest setback being a 6-2 defeat against the Islanders. They’ve been scoring an average of 3.33 goals, but their defense has been struggling, giving up 6.67 goals per game. Despite having a tough history against the Bruins, Alexandar Georgiev is set to take the ice as the starting goalie.
Boston and Colorado have played each other in their last 10 matchups. The Bruins are looking to bounce back and avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season, while the Avalanche are determined to snap their losing streak.
Even with a rough beginning, the Avalanche know how to dominate on their home ice. The Bruins’ defensive issues might end up being a real problem. Put your money on the Avalanche to take the victory.