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The chill of winter intensifies, but the NHL action is heating up as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. It's a classic rivalry that promises excitement, with both teams eyeing crucial points in their respective division races. Our GameSim prediction gives the Bruins a slight edge with a 56% chance of victory, forecasting a nail-biting 4.2 to 3.4 win over the Flyers.
Key players to watch include Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny for the Flyers, each expected to contribute significantly with 1.2 projected points. On the Bruins' side, Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy are poised to lead, with McAvoy's defensive prowess and playmaking skills expected to yield nearly a point per game.
Meanwhile, upstate in Buffalo, the Los Angeles Kings face off against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center. The Sabres, buoyed by a strong home crowd, are predicted to notch a victory with a 57% win probability. According to our simulations, the Sabres could outscore the Kings 3.7 to 2.6.
Buffalo’s Mattias Samuelsson and Tage Thompson are the ones to watch, with Samuelsson projected to tally 1.3 points through assists and goals, and Thompson expected to find the back of the net at least once. The Kings will need to bring their A-game to counter Buffalo’s offensive threats.
Heading north to the Bell Centre, the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens are set for a high-octane clash. The Avalanche are tipped as favorites, with a 57% chance of vanquishing the Canadiens, according to our projections. Expect fireworks as Nathan MacKinnon, predicted for a stellar 2.3 points, leads Colorado’s charge alongside Cale Makar, who is projected to add 1.7 points from the blue line.
Lane Hutson will be a key figure for the Canadiens, aiming to disrupt Colorado's rhythm while contributing offensively with over a point expected from assists and goals. This matchup could be a showcase of speed and skill, with the Avalanche projected to secure a 4.0 to 2.9 triumph.
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