The Montreal Canadiens will face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, March 17, in a game with massive playoff implications as both teams attempt to hold on in a competitive Atlantic Division.
My Bruins vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks suggest Cole Caufield will continue his torrid pace this calendar year as the league's hottest goal scorer.
Bruins vs Canadiens prediction
Bruins vs Canadiens best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer (+125)
No one has scored more goals in 2026 than Cole Caufield.
His 18 goals in 24 games this calendar year lead all skaters, and he's scored in all three games against the Boston Bruins this season, culminating in a hat trick on January 24.
He enters tonight on a two-game goal streak and faces a penalty-prone Boston team with a moderately weak defense (18th in goals allowed) and a poor penalty kill (T-23rd).
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Bruins vs Canadiens same-game parlay
Unsurprisingly, Caufield isn't the only Montreal Canadiens winger who has seen an uptick in production.
Rookie phenom Ivan Demidov, typically a pass-first player, has 16 shots on goal in seven games since March 1. He's hit the Over in three straight and in four of the last six. Additionally, Boston ranks 29th in shots allowed.
Two of three meetings between these teams this season have hit the Over, as these teams rank second and T-10th in goals scored. Both teams are coming off 4-3 losses and will look to turn it around at the Bell Centre.
Bruins vs Canadiens SGP
- Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer
- Ivan Demidov Over 1.5 shots on goal
- Over 6.5
Bruins vs Canadiens odds
- Moneyline: Bruins +135 | Canadiens -155
- Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 (-175) | Canadiens -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115)
Bruins vs Canadiens trend
Two consecutive meetings and four of the last six have hit the Over. Find more NHL betting trends for Bruins vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Bruins vs Canadiens
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NESN, TSN2 |
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