Blue Jackets at Bruins Preview: Can Struggling Columbus Offer a Foothold?

Preview

* The Columbus Blue Jackets (18-36-4) will face off against the Boston Bruins (36-14-5) on Tuesday, March 7th. * The Bruins are currently first in the Atlantic Division, while the Blue Jackets are last in the Metropolitan Division. * The Bruins have won three of the four meetings between the two teams this season.

Blue Jackets' Struggles

* The Blue Jackets have lost their last four games. * They are allowing an average of over three goals per game over that span. * Their offense has also struggled, as they have scored just six goals in their last four games.

Bruins' Success

* The Bruins have won their last four games. * They have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 19-8 over that span. * Their power play has been clicking, as they have scored five goals on the power play in their last four games.

Keys to the Game

* The Blue Jackets need to find a way to slow down the Bruins' offense. * They also need to generate more offense themselves. * The Bruins need to continue to play their strong defensive game. * They also need to take advantage of their opportunities on the power play.

Prediction

* The Bruins are the clear favorites in this game. * They are the better team on paper and they are playing at home. * The Blue Jackets will need to play a perfect game in order to have a chance to win. * The Bruins are likely to win this game by a score of 4-1.