The NHL regular season is gaining momentum, the next game day will begin with an interesting match between Boston and Winnipeg. The battle between these teams will take place on January 22 at 23:00 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared its forecast for this confrontation for you.
Boston Bruins
"Boston" got off to a good start in the new season after the big upheavals of the squad in the offseason, the team looks especially powerful on its own court, where it rarely loses. Now there is no stability in Boston, the team after another disastrous segment began to gain momentum and gave out a series of victories, which was interrupted only in a duel against Carolina, but after that Washington was beaten 4:3.
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg squad is well-chosen, especially in defense, and the goalie line does not cause any questions. Winnipeg retained the leaders and was even able to strengthen due to profitable signings and its strong youth. After a small failure in the middle of the season in recent games, Winnipeg was able to get a few wins, but there is not enough stability, failures happen. So in the last match, the Jets lost 5-2 on the road to Nashville.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Boston - Zborzhil (leg injury), Frederick (illness), Reilly (illness).
Winnipeg - Wheeler (knee injury), Dillon (illness), Comrie (illness), Gustafsson (upper body injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a victory for Boston with a score of 1:2.
- Boston has suffered only one defeat in its last five matches.
- Winnipeg has a bad streak of two consecutive defeats on the road.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this game, because both teams have strong lineups. "Boston" will have the advantage of its site, and is also in great shape right now. Winnipeg is looking good this season, but has problems building a defense. I think the victory here will go to the hosts.