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Preview: Surging Bruins Battle Upstart Wild

Both teams enter the game on winning streaks - which streak will be extended?

By camkerry
NHL: Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Just the Facts

Where: TD Garden

When: 7 PM

How to Follow: NESN, 98.5 the Sports Hub

Rival SBN site: Hockey Wilderness

Know Your Enemy

  • 21-17-3, 5th in the Central Division and hold the second wild card spot in Western Conference
  • Leading Scorer: Zach Parise: 19-19-38
  • Devan Dubnyk: 16-14-3, 2.56 GAA, .915 SV%

Game Notes

  • The Bruins enter tonight’s contest winners of four straight and seven of their last nine dating back to December.
  • Charlie McAvoy has been ruled out for the contest with a lower-body injury.
  • The Bruins have received significant contributions from their fourth line, as Sean Kuraly, Chris Wagner, and Noel Acciari have all scored during the team’s winning streak.
  • The Wild are on the second end of a back-to-back and have won their last three games.