Detroit is having a great season, ranked #13 in goals scored, #4 in goals allowed with specialty units that are ranked in the top 3. The Red Wings are 7-3 playing on one day of rest, as well as 5-2 on the road. Gustav Nyquist scored at 4:12 of extra time as the Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday night. The Bruins are struggling everywhere at #21 in goals scored and #20 on the power play. Boston is struggling defensively during a 4-6-2 stretch, surrendering an average of 3.1 goals. Goalie Tukka Rask is 2-5-1 with a 3.10 GAA against Detroit and the Bruins are 2-7 against a team with a winning record. Detroit is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games against the Bruins, winning three of four at TD Garden, so play the talented and confident visitors. Take Detroit.
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