Carolina Hurricanes – Boston Bruins: the East leaders look ready to put the boot in! 
This is a marquee matchup between two heavyweights from the Eastern Conference, but the form lines couldn’t be more different. Carolina Hurricanes are rolling along at a relentless level and look rock solid at home, while Boston Bruins are stumbling through a pretty ugly patch.
The big question is simple: can the visitors halt the slide, or will the hosts call the shots again? We’ve crunched the numbers to bring you the sharpest read on this clash.
Carolina Hurricanes, a home ice monster 
Carolina Hurricanes sit top of the Eastern Conference with a hefty 104 points and a goal difference of +47 (275 scored, 228 conceded). Already through to the playoffs, Carolina Hurricanes are still playing fast, efficient hockey with real consistency.
Even with a recent slip-up against Ottawa (a 6-3 loss) after a level first period (2-2), Carolina Hurricanes remain a fearsome side. You only have to look at their straight-forward wins over Columbus, 5-2 away and then 5-1 at home. Carolina Hurricanes score regularly, pile on the pressure and, at home especially, suffocate teams from the opening minutes. Their record on their own ice is seriously impressive.
Boston Bruins need a spark 
In sixth place in the conference, Boston Bruins have 95 points and a +19 goal differential. They’ve booked their playoff spot, but the way Boston Bruins have looked lately raises plenty of questions. They come into this one on a three-game losing streak.
Last time out, Boston Bruins were beaten by Philadelphia (2-1 in overtime). Before that, they fell to Tampa Bay (3-1), shipping three goals in the final period, and to Florida (2-1). Boston Bruins did show some attacking promise in a 6-3 win over Dallas, but the finishing touch has gone missing and the defence is leaking. The real problem, though, is away from home: Boston Bruins have failed to win in regulation in 14 of their last 15 road games, which is hardly ideal heading into puck drop.
NHL prediction Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins
Carolina Hurricanes to win
Home ice and current form are the two big factors here. Carolina Hurricanes have been superb in their own building, avoiding regulation defeat in 16 of their last 18 home games. That sort of relentless pressure should cause real problems for a Boston Bruins side short on confidence, who are struggling to finish chances and keep their own end locked down on the road.
Given Boston Bruins have failed to win in 60 minutes in 14 of their last 15 away games, this looks a very tough ask against such a calm, controlled leader. It should be tight between these two powerhouses, but Carolina Hurricanes’ depth and consistency ought to tell. The call is a Carolina Hurricanes win, either in regulation or in overtime.
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