Eastern Conference-leading Bruins host the Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings (9-6-3, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (14-1-3, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Friday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins face the Detroit Red Wings.
Boston is 6-1-2 against the Atlantic Division and 14-1-3 overall. The Bruins are 7-0-0 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.
Detroit has a 9-6-3 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in Atlantic Division games. The Red Wings have a +eight scoring differential, with 65 total goals scored and 57 conceded.
Friday’s game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Red Wings won 5-4 in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: David Pastrnak has 12 goals and 17 assists for the Bruins. Charlie Coyle has scored six goals with five assists over the last 10 games.
Dylan Larkin has six goals and 12 assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has scored six goals with two assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 7-1-2, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.5 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
Red Wings: 4-4-2, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 4.4 penalties and 10.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Bruins: Morgan Geekie: out (upper body), Matt Grzelcyk: out (upper body).
Red Wings: Matt Luff: out (upper body).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.