The Boston Bruins will try to stay hot offensively and forge a tie in the Stanley Cup Finals when they host the Vancouver Canucks tonight, Wednesday June 8th, for Game 4 at the TD Garden. The home club has won all three games so far in this series and hosts are 14-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals since 2009. NHL oddsmakers have the Bruins as -118 moneyline home favourites over the Canucks (+105) with the over/under set at 5 goals. Be sure to check the Canucks vs Bruins NHL Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Vancouver (14-7, 5-4 V) got absolutely pounded in Game 3, losing 1-8 in Boston, but still lead the NHL Finals best-of-seven series 2-1. Their lone goal scorer was Jannik Hansen. Goalie Roberto Luongo, who gave up just two goals in the first two games, was tagged for all eight goals on 38 shots in Game 3. The Canucks have lost defenseman Aaron Rome to suspension after a vicious hit on the Bruins second best scorer Nathan Horten. With Rome out and fellow Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis still doubtful with a lower-body injury, either Keith Ballard or Christopher Tanev are expected to move into the lineup tonight. Boston returned from the first intermission determined to win big for Horton, scoring eight goals in the next 40 minutes as the game degenerated into a prolonged brawl with nine misconduct penalties and 118 penalty minutes in the third period alone. "The times we play the best are when there's been a lot of emotion in a very physical game," Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference said. They’ll both play the same, but will try to avoid the penalty box this time.
"In the playoffs, a loss is a loss," said Vancouver head coach Alain Vigneault. "You lose in OT or you lose like we did tonight, it's a loss in the loss column. We're going to take tomorrow to analyze certain aspects of our game, then we're going to come here on Wednesday and we're going to get ready to play a good game."
Boston (13-8, 6-5 H) scored a total of two goals in losing the first two games of this best-of-seven series in Vancouver, but Boston's offense came alive in Game 3 as the B's destroyed the visiting Canucks. Mark Recchi had two goals, Michael Ryder had a goal and two assists while Andrew Ference, Daniel Paille, Brad Marchand and David Krejci each had a goal and an assist in the win. Tim Thomas was outstanding with a 40-save performance to help get the Eastern Conference champions back into the series. "Well, what I can say to you in the playoffs, we've mentioned that throughout the whole playoffs since day one, whether you lose a game in overtime or you lose a game 10-0, it's only a loss, in the loss column," said Boston head coach Claude Julien. Nathan Horten was lost for the rest of this series as a result of a vicious hit by Vancouver defenseman Aaron Rome. Horton is tied for second among Bruins players in playoff scoring this spring with 17 points on eight goals and nine assists. He's netted three game-winning goals this postseason, including series-winners in Game 7 against both Montreal and
Tampa Bay.
"So we won by a big score tonight, but it's only a win, and we're still down 2-1. That's the way I've approached it. That's the way I've seen it." Said Boston head coach Claude Julien.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings in Boston.
Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 12-2 in their last 14 Wednesday games.
Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite.
Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Canucks vs Bruins
When: Wednesday, June 8, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Bruins -118
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The Bottom Line: The Bruins have the momentum and they are in the head of Roberto Luongo. If Boston scorers first, and fast, they’ll win. Be sure to check Canucks vs Bruins Hockey Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
