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(NHL) Boston vs. Philadelphia, 02/05/2021 7:00 PM, Score: 2 - 1
Money Line: -130.00 Boston (Away)
Result: Win
Since returning to competitive hockey three games ago following hip surgery last September, Boston’s David Pastrnak has been on fire. He marked his return with an assist against the Washington Capitals last Saturday, banked two snipes versus the Caps two days later and recorded a hat trick while visiting the Flyers on Wednesday, additionally providing the primary assist on Patrice Bergeron’s overtime winner.

With 12 goals and 19 points in 17 career appearances against Philadelphia, Pastrnak definitely makes all the difference, which once again is expected on Friday, with the Bruins having already beaten Philly in their last four regular-season meetings. Boston has also been lethal against teams with a winning record going 6-1 in the last 7.