Offense meets defense at TD Garden on Monday as the explosive Boston Bruins (20-3-0) play host to the steadfast Vegas Golden Knights (18-7-1). Vegas is playing their last of four games on the road coming off a 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. The Golden Knights took advantage of their limited power play opportunities, scoring once on one shots, while also conceding a power play goal.
Four players found the net for the Golden Knights. Phil Kessel scored and provided an assist to share the scoring lead with Brayden McNabb, who had two assists. Adin Hill saved an impressive 24 of 25 shots (.960%) in the win.
Boston is wrapping up a four-game homestand after a 5-1 win over the Avalanche on Saturday, their third straight win. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic both scored twice for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark saved 24 of 25 shots in the win (.960%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The teams split their two meetings last season, the last of which was a 5-2 victory for the Bruins in March. Craig Smith (3G 0A) and Frederic (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Boston. Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel were on the scoresheet for Vegas. Jeremy Swayman got the win, saving 34 of 36 shots (.944%).
FACING OFF
Vegas is averaging 3.42 goals per game for the season, ninth in the NHL, and they are taking on a Bruins team that is allowing only 2.13 goals a game (1st). Meanwhile, Boston has found the net a league-best 4.00 times a game on average and will be looking to overpower the Golden Knights’ stout defense, which is holding opponents to 2.62 goals per game (5th).
Boston averages more shots (34.4) than most teams in the league, ranking fifth, while the team’s 11.8% shooting percentage is third. With an average of 33.0 attempts, Vegas ranks ninth. The Bruins’ 29.55% power play percentage is the fourth-best in the league, while the Golden Knights rank 17th with a conversion rate of 21.62%. Boston has been equally strong at penalty killing, boasting the league’s second-highest PK% at 84.09%. Vegas ranks 23rd at 74.63%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 29 points this season, Eichel is the top skater for the Golden Knights. He has 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games. In the net, Logan Thompson (12-5-0) is Vegas’ top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.53 GAA and a .920% save percentage. Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 34 points (7th in the league).
He has 16 goals (6th in the league) and 18 assists. Ullmark (13-1-0) has the best goals against average for Boston at 2.00, best in the league. He has a save percentage of .935%, also best.
HOME AND AWAY
Vegas is 11-2-1 on the road this season. Boston is looking to remain unbeaten at TD Garden this season.
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