Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars 2/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Boston Bruins will go against the Dallas Stars in NHL action in American Airlines Center, TX, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:30 PM ET.
The Boston Bruins travel to Texas in an effort to recover from their first difficult stretch of the 2022–23 season. The Bruins had a winning streak of six games in a row prior to their recent 1-3-1 record.
After the All-Star break, the Bruins had a bye week. They lost to the Capitals 2-1, just their second regulation defeat at home this year, and they were rusty.
The Bruins allowed the Capitals to score the game’s first two goals before Nick Foligno scored their lone goal in the second period. The Bruins are now 0-for-17 in their past 17 opportunities after going 0-for-4 on the power play.
In this matchup in Dallas, the Bruins will need to step up their attack, especially on the power play. Boston ranks seventh in shooting percentage and second in goals per game this season.
The Bruins continue to lead the league in goals against average on defense. Despite leading the league in penalty kills, the team’s recent struggles caused them to plummet to sixth in the league on the power play.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 9 matches.
- The Boston Bruins are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The Bruins are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games with Dallas.
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Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Predictions 2/14/2023
With this home game versus Boston, the Dallas Stars will have a chance to demonstrate their NHL competitiveness. Dallas enters this contest with a record of 5-2-3 and atop the Western Conference.
The Stars’ 3-1 setback to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night marked just their sixth home defeat of the entire season.
Despite a 1-1 score heading into the third period, Dallas outperformed the Lightning in the first two periods. Jamie Benn’s 21st goal contributed to the Stars’ 24-16 shot advantage through two periods.
Sadly, the situation drastically changed in the third period as the Lightning outshot the Stars 16-5 in the last 20 minutes and managed to sneak two past Scott Wedgewood, the Stars’ goalie, who finished the game with 28 saves.
Dallas, which played excellent defense this year, will attempt to slow down the Bruins with the second-best goals-against average in the league.
The NHL’s third-best penalty-killing unit belongs to the Stars. They are ranked 12th overall and outside the top 10 for goals scored per game. The ninth-ranked power play unit in the league belongs to the Stars. This year, they have a 15-6-6 home record.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of Dallas’ last 8 matches.
- The Dallas Stars are 2-4 SU in their previous 6 meetings.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of Dallas’ last 10 matches against Boston.
Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars. The NHL pick for this game is the Boston Bruins. In their first match back after a lengthy break, the Bruins came off as rusty and somewhat lifeless.
They now play a Dallas squad that is returning from a defeat and whom they defeated 3-1 at home in October. Dallas will play defense and maintain a close game against the Bruins, who have the league’s 12th-ranked scoring offense.
In its last six matches, Dallas only recorded more than two goals once. In its last seven victories, Boston scored 30 goals.
It will be enough if the B’s score at least three goals against the Stars to secure a tight victory. The Boston Bruins will win to a predicted score of 4-3.
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Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars 2/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 8:30 PM (EDT)
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TV: BSSW
NHL Odds: Boston Bruins -120
NHL Totals: 6