The Boston Bruins (10-2-0) play host to the St. Louis Blues (3-6-0), who will be looking to end their losing run, at TD Garden on Monday. St. Louis is coming off a 5-2 loss against the Islanders on Thursday, their sixth consecutive defeat.
The Blues took advantage of their power play opportunities, scoring once on three shots, while also conceding a power play goal. Vladimir Tarasenko and Robert Thomas both scored once for the Blues. Tarasenko added an assist to lead the team in scoring.
Jordan Binnington saved only 25 of 29 shots against (.862%) in the loss. Boston fell 2-1 to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Brad Marchand was the only player to score for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark saved 26 of 28 shots (.928%) in the loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
The teams split their two meetings last season, the last of which was a 3-2 (OT) victory for the Bruins in April. Jake DeBrusk led Boston with two points (1G 1A). Pavel Buchnevich (1G 1A) and Tarasenko (0G 2A) each had two points to lead St. Louis. Jeremy Swayman got the win, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909%).
FACING OFF
St. Louis is averaging just 2.33 goals per game so far this season, worst in the NHL. The visitors will face a tough test against a Bruins team that is allowing only 2.50 goals a game (4th). Meanwhile, Boston has found the net a league-best 4.17 times a game on average and will be looking to exploit the Blues’ weak defense, which is allowing opponents to score 3.89 goals per game (28th).
The Blues’ 25.00% power play percentage ranks ninth in the league, while the Bruins are 13th with a conversion rate of 23.26%. Boston has been stronger at penalty killing, boasting the league’s highest PK% at 92.86%. St. Louis ranks 22nd at 76.19%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 10 points this season, Justin Faulk is the top skater for the Blues. He has three goals and seven assists in nine games. In the net, Thomas Greiss (0-2-0) is St. Louis’ top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.29 GAA and a .915% save percentage.
Binnington (3-4-0) leads the Blues in games played in goal. He has a GAA of 3.40 and a save percentage of .879%. David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 19 points (3rd in the league). He has eight goals (5th in the league) and 11 assists (5th) in 12 games. Ullmark (8-0-0) has the best goals against average for Boston at 2.17. He has a save percentage of .929%.
HOME AND AWAY
St. Louis is 2-2-0 away from home this season. Boston has yet to suffer defeat at TD Garden this season in six games.
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St.Louis Blues (+155)
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