The Boston Bruins (16-13-3) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (15-11-5) on Tuesday, December 17th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Bruins vs Flames

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 16-13-3 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary fell to 15-11-5 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up before the Oilers pulled away. Edmonton’s first goal came just 20 seconds into the game. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed up with his second goal, which came on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense took 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.

The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and had two players score in the game. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist on Mantha’s goal.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves and posting a 100% save percentage. The Bruins also recorded 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks. They’ll look to carry that defensive momentum into their next game.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense struggled early, giving up two first-period goals to the Oilers, including one just 20 seconds into the game. After the Flames tied the game at 2-2 in the 3rd period, they allowed another goal at the 9:50 mark, followed by an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames’ defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Bruins vs Flames Trends

• Boston has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Flames offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Calgary posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
• The Flames have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• The last ten games that Boston was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.

Bruins vs Flames Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Bruins to pick up on a win over the Flames and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -129, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Bruins straight-up.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flames to cover. Even in the event of a Bruins victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flames should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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