Bruins Game 77: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Lightning
The Boston Bruins (43-25-8) are on the second of their four-game road trip, and they will head to Benchmark International Arena for the first time this season for a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning (47-22-6). The Bruins just snapped a four-game win streak as well as a seven-game road point streak. They have gone 15-15-7 on the road this season, and they have the least amount of road wins among any playoff team.
The Lightning have taken both matchups this season and have scored six in both. The Bruins suffered a two-goal loss in October, and then they blew a lead at the Stadium Series. The Bruins have gone 10-0-2 in their games after a loss since January 1.
It is also important to the playoff chase. Currently, the B’s have a 95. 7% chance of making the playoffs, per MoneyPuck .
Regulation win: 98. 8% chance Regulation loss: 92. 8% chance Overtime win: 98.
6% chance Overtime loss: 96. 4% chance The Lightning lead the Atlantic Division and sit second in the Eastern Conference. They sit at 100 points and have gone 10-8-2 since the Olympic Break.