Up arrow
NHL
Games

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for November 29, 2024

Updated on:
Nov 29, 2024 7:47 PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins, fresh off a strong performance from Bryan Rust's 2-goal game, travel to Boston to take on the Bruins at TD Garden on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The Penguins aim to build momentum on the road, where they've struggled with a 3-6-2 record, against a Bruins team that's enjoyed a decent home record of 6-5-2. This NHL matchup promises to be an exciting Atlantic-Metropolitan Division clash.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

PIT
BOS
Over
3.5
-105
Under
4.5
+180
PIT
-1.5
+190
BOS
-1.5
+400
PIT
ML
+147
BOS
ML
+330

Penguins vs Bruins statistics

Stat Penguins Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.63 2.38
Goals Against per Game 3.96 3.13
Shots per Game 29.8 27.3
Shots Against per Game 32.5 27.9
Power Play Goals 14 11
Power Play Goals Against 15 20
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 174 265
Power Play Percentage 20.9 12.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.9 77.5

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/27/24 @ New York Islanders W 6-3
11/26/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 2-0
11/23/24 @ Detroit Red Wings W 2-1
11/21/24 vs Utah Hockey Club W 1-0
11/18/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 5-1

Pittsburgh Penguins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/27/24 vs Vancouver Canucks W 5-4
11/23/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 6-1
11/22/24 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-1
11/19/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-2 OT
11/16/24 vs San Jose Sharks W 4-3 SO

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Mark Kastelic (C): Day-To-Day
  • Andrew Peeke (D): Out
  • Tyler Johnson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve
  • Matthew Poitras (C): Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins injuries

  • Owen Pickering (D): Day-To-Day
  • Cody Glass (C): Injured Reserve
  • Blake Lizotte (C): Injured Reserve
  • Kevin Hayes (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Kris Letang (D): Day-To-Day

Penguins vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Fri 6:30 PM
TV TNT

Penguins vs Bruins predictions

Tonight's face-off between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially with players like Sidney Crosby on the ice. Fresh off a dynamic 2-goal game, Bryan Rust is another Penguin to watch. He’s been finding the back of the net with precision lately, and judging by his recent form, he might just be pivotal in tonight's clash. Let’s not overlook Evgeni Malkin either; leading in assists, his ability to create opportunities can't be underestimated. If these key players tap into their potential tonight, they could really turn the tides in Pittsburgh's favor.

On the Boston side, David Pastrnak is undeniably the man to keep your eyes on. With both the highest goals and assists for the Bruins, his agile moves and sharp shooting are central to Boston’s attack. As the Bruins lace up for this home game, having players like Pastrnak hitting their stride could be the key in penetrating Pittsburgh’s defenses. Besides, the Bruins often tap into a different energy at home in TD Garden, making them a formidable opponent on their own turf.

Considering both teams’ current form and standings, the Bruins seem to have a slight edge, especially playing at home with a supportive crowd behind them. Pittsburgh will definitely put up a tough fight, especially with their top players likely in fine form, but Boston's overall momentum might just be enough to secure them a win in this tightly contested game. What do you think? Will the Bruins manage to leverage their home advantage or will the Penguins steal the show on the road?

Boston Bruins

No
Boston Bruins
players

Pittsburgh Penguins

No
Pittsburgh Penguins
players

More Games