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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 5, 2025

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Apr 5, 2025 8:20 PM
The Carolina Hurricanes, currently sitting atop the Metropolitan Division with a 46-25-4 record, look to extend their dominance over the struggling Boston Bruins, who bring a 10-game losing streak into their Saturday matchup at TD Garden. The Bruins, who trail the Hurricanes 2-0 in their regular season series, will aim to snap their skid and secure a much-needed win in front of their home crowd.
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Current Odds

CAR
BOS
Over
4.5
+134
Under
4.5
+125
CAR
+3.5
+325
BOS
-3.5
-278
CAR
ML
+4500
BOS
ML
-10000

Hurricanes vs Bruins statistics

Stat Hurricanes Bruins
Goals For per Game 3.28 2.59
Goals Against Average 2.67 3.30
Shots per Game 31.7 26.5
Shots Against per Game 24.9 28.6
Power Play Goals 44 33
Power Play Goals Against 34 53
Short Handed Goals 10 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 585 775
Power Play Percentage 19.0 15.2
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.6 76.4

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/3/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-1
4/1/25 vs Washington Capitals L 4-3
3/29/25 @ Detroit Red Wings L 2-1
3/26/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 6-2
3/23/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 7-2

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/4/25 @ Detroit Red Wings L 5-3
4/2/25 vs Washington Capitals W 5-1
3/30/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-4
3/28/25 vs Montreal Canadiens W 4-1
3/25/25 vs Nashville Predators L 3-1

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Mark Kastelic (C): Out
  • Charlie McAvoy (D): Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Jordan Staal (C): Out
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Out
  • Jesper Fast (RW): Injured Reserve

Hurricanes vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Hurricanes vs Bruins predictions

With the Carolina Hurricanes gearing up to face off against the Boston Bruins, keep a close eye on Seth Jarvis. This center has been a key player for the Hurricanes, netting 30 goals this season. His ability to find the back of the net could very well play a crucial role in extending the Bruins' losing streak. Also, consider how Sebastian Aho brings versatility to the ice. With 42 assists and 70 points under his belt, Aho is certainly someone you’d want in charge of puck distribution. It's like having a dependable quarterback on your ice hockey roster—a player who consistently sets up teammates for success. Don’t be surprised if he strings together a few assists out of seemingly impossible plays against a Bruins squad that’s been struggling defensively.

Looking at the Boston Bruins, David Pastrnak stands out as their offensive dynamo. Boasting 37 goals and a staggering 52 assists, Pastrnak is the clear anchor in a stormy sea of struggles for the Bruins. But can his efforts alone turn the tide against a dominant team like the Hurricanes? His knack for breaking through defenses and creating scoring chances remains undeniable, but he's going to need more from his teammates to lighten the load. It's tough out there, particularly as the Bruins haven't found ways to capitalize enough on Pastrnak’s efforts. Watching him weave through defenders is a spectacle in itself, but here's hoping for some support for an unlikely upset against Carolina.

As for who takes the game, it seems the odds lean heavily in favor of the Hurricanes. Considering their previous performances against Boston—having beaten them twice already—it appears probable that they'll extend the Bruins’ losing streak to an eleventh game. The combination of Jarvis' goal-scoring flair and Aho's playmaking genius should be ample to secure another victory for Carolina. Even with Pastrnak's prowess, one man's skill only goes so far in a team sport, and with the numbers as they are, it's an uphill battle for Boston. Where's your money? On the ice with the Hurricanes, if I had to wager.

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