The Boston Bruins (6-0-1) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (5-2-1) at TD Garden on Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NESN, and BSDETX. The Bruins fell to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Red Wings are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Bruins vs. Red Wings Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Bruins and Red Wings Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Bruins Insights
- The Bruins’ 22 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 14th in the league.
- The Bruins have allowed 11 total goals (just 1.6 per game), the fewest in league play.
- Their goal differential (+11) makes them second-best in the league.
- The four power-play goals the Bruins have recorded this season (to rank 18th in the NHL) have come on 25 power-play chances.
- The Bruins are 18th in the league with a 16% power-play conversion rate.
- The Bruins kill 96.67% of opponent power plays, the top penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Bruins win 50.3% of their faceoffs (15th in the NHL)
- The Bruins shoot 9.8% as a team (16th in the league).
- The Bruins have earned one shutout this season. Their skaters average 17.9 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.
Bruins Key Players
- David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s top contributors this season with 10 points. He has averaged 0.9 goals per game, shooting 17.1%.
- Charlie McAvoy has zero goals and seven assists for Boston to compile seven total points (one per game).
- With seven points through seven games (four goals and three assists), Brad Marchand has been an important part of Boston’s offensive attack this season.
- Across three games played, Jeremy Swayman has a goaltending record of 3-0-0. During those games, he’s allowed four goals while recording 88 saves.
Bruins Injuries
Milan Lucic: Lower Body (Out), Jakub Lauko: Face (Out)
Red Wings Insights
- The Red Wings have scored 35 goals (4.4 per game), tops in the league.
- The Red Wings’ total of 24 goals allowed (three per game) is 23rd in the league.
- Their +11 goal differential is second-best in the league.
- With 12 power-play goals, the Red Wings lead the NHL (on 31 power-play chances).
- The Red Wings score on 38.71% of their power plays, No. 2 in the NHL.
- The 83.87% penalty-kill percentage of the Red Wings is 12th in the league.
- The Red Wings are 11th in faceoff win rate in the NHL (51.7%).
- With a shooting percentage of 14%, the Red Wings are third in the league.
- The Red Wings have held their opponents scoreless one time.
Red Wings Key Players
- Dylan Larkin’s 15 points make him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He has four goals and 11 assists in eight games.
- Alex DeBrincat is a top offensive contributor for Detroit with 13 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added four assists in eight games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has earned three goals on the season, chipping in six assists.
- Alex Lyon is 0-0-0 this season, amassing zero saves and giving up zero goals (zero goals against average) with a .000 save percentage (68th in the league).
Red Wings Injuries
Robby Fabbri: Lower Body (Out), Matt Luff: Upper Body (Out), Carter Mazur: Lower Body (Out)
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