Judging by their record, the Bruins are the rare team that seems impervious to fatigue in back to back match-ups. At 8-2 L10, they have hit their stride, and have also won 6 of 7 road games. The Bruins’ defense is a worthy top 5, and they have a fine young goal-tender in Swayman starting tonight.

The Wild, in free fall at 3-6, are now in real danger of missing the playoffs. Their high-firing offense has been limited to just 2 goals in each of their last two starts, and they have been giving up close to 5 goals in their last 6 games. Talbot, tonight’s likely starter, has been ineffective lately.

The Bruins are tough to play against in any situation, and I don’t think that the Wilds’ slump will end tonight. The Bruins, on the road, are available at very reasonable odds. Look for them to defy those odds, and steal this game. Take the Bruins to win.