Boston is home but continues to struggle on defense at #18 in goals allowed, and they have a losing home record. Despite playing three of the last four at home, the Bruins are 2-2 allowing 13 goals, including a late collapse to Toronto has -180 chalk in a 4-3 defeat. The Bruins are 7-19 against the Western Conference. One of the best teams in the West is in town in Los Angeles, with an improved offense (fourth on the power play) and a dominant defense, fifth in goals allowed, ninth in penalty killing. The Kings are 22-10 against the Eastern Conference. Boston last won consecutive home games in mid-December, going 4-6-1 since, while Los Angeles has gone 7-2-0 with 3.67 goals per game on the road since the Christmas break. Play the LA Kings.
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