Blue Jackets at Bruins 5/4/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

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

The Boston Bruins return home to the TD Garden for game five against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bruins beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday. Patrice Bergeron scored two goals for the Bruins in game four. The Boston Bruins have won six of their last ten games.

Tuukka Rask will take his spot between the pipes for the Bruins on Saturda. Rask saw 40 shots in their last game allowing just 1 goal. The Boston Bruins allow an average of 2.59 goals per game which ranks 3rd in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets look to rebound after losing their first home playoff game this season. The Blue Jackets have won nine of their last ten games as they head to Boston. Columbus averages 3.12 goals per game which ranks 12th in the NHL.

Sergei Bobrovsky will make the start for the Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky allowed the most goals last game than he has all playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets allow an average of 2.82 goals per game which ranks 11th in the NHL.

The Bruins stole the road game that they needed to. Boston has the momentum as they head home where they play best. The home team is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. The Blue Jackets are 2-5 in their last 7 games as an underdog of +151 to +200. Final Score Prediction, Boston Bruins win 4-2.

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