Blue Jackets at Bruins 4/27/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 9:22 AM ET

Blue Jackets at Bruins 4/27/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in Boston on Saturday and will take on the Bruins for game two of this series. The Blue Jackets lost their first playoff game this season on Thursday when they lost 3-2 in overtime to Boston. Seth Jones contributed 2 assists in the loss. Columbus averages 3.12 goals per game which ranks 12th in the NHL.

Sergei Bobrovsky will take his spot between the pipes for the Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky made 34 saves in game 1 of this series allowing three goals. Bobrovsky is now 5-1 over his last six starts. The Columbus Blue Jackets allow an average of 2.82 goals per game which is 11th best in the NHL. The Boston Bruins look to keep the momentum rolling at home on Saturday. Boston was led by Charlie Coyle in game 1 who score two goals. The Bruins have now won three straight games in the playoffs. Boston has lost just 13 home games this season including their last series with the Maple Leafs.

Tuukka Rask will make the start in net for the Boston Bruins. Rask saw just 22 shots in game 1 of this series. Rask is 4-1 over his last five starts but has won three straight. The Boston Bruins allow an average of just 2.59 goals per game which ranks 3rd in the NHL.

The Blue Jackets show value as an underdog as they could of won the first game in overtime. Columbus is still one of the hottest teams in the playoffs and will find more offense in this game. The Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog. Grab the road dog in this game. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 3-2.

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