Game Preview: Bruins vs. Hurricanes

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

The Boston Bruins will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. The Bruins are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night, while the Hurricanes are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. The Bruins are 3-0-1 in their last four games and are now 39-17-5 on the season. They are tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for first place in the Atlantic Division and are four points ahead of the Hurricanes. The Bruins are led by David Pastrnak, who has 39 goals and 36 assists in 61 games this season. Brad Marchand has also been a key contributor for the Bruins this season, with 27 goals and 45 assists in 61 games. The Hurricanes are 36-14-8 on the season and are in second place in the Metropolitan Division. They are four points behind the New York Rangers for first place in the division and are seven points ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hurricanes are led by Sebastian Aho, who has 32 goals and 34 assists in 61 games this season. Andrei Svechnikov has also been a key contributor for the Hurricanes this season, with 31 goals and 27 assists in 61 games. The Bruins and Hurricanes have met twice this season, with the Bruins winning both games. The Bruins won 5-2 in Boston on November 23rd and won 3-1 in Carolina on January 14th. The Bruins are the favorites to win on Tuesday night, but the Hurricanes are a dangerous team and should not be taken lightly. The Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL and are capable of beating anyone on any given night. The Bruins will need to be at their best if they want to extend their winning streak to four games.