The Boston Bruins (20-16-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (19-12-5) at TD Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Bruins fell to the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in their most recent game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey contest.
Over the last 10 contests, the Canadiens have gone 5-3-2 while scoring 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 24.0%). They have given up 26 goals.
Bruins vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Bruins 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-120)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 20-16-1 record overall, with a 6-1-7 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Boston is 7-6-0 (14 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Bruins recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Boston has scored a pair of goals in eight games this season (3-5-0 record, six points).
- The Bruins are 17-7-1 in the 25 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 35 points).
- In the 17 games when Boston has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 9-7-1 record (19 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Boston is 6-7-1 (13 points).
- The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Bruins finished 14-7-0 in those contests (28 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 7-5-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 19-12-5 overall record.
- Montreal has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has four points (2-4-0) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 37 points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-4-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 6-6-1 (13 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 3.19 | 8th |
| 22nd | 3.22 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| 21st | 27 | Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| 27th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 11th |
| 7th | 25.69% | Power Play % | 25.77% | 6th |
| 19th | 79.56% | Penalty Kill % | 77.59% | 23rd |
Bruins vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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