Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Boston Bruins still have a theoretical chance of reaching the Eastern Conference playoffs, but it is unlikely. Facing the Carolina Hurricanes, currently positioned among the top five in the conference, an upset victory by the Bruins seems improbable.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have struggled to score in March, managing just four goals in regulation across three games. However, their overall gameplay and structure remain elite. In each of those matches, the Hurricanes generated at least 3.4 xG, and their performance against the Calgary Flames (2:1 OT) ranked among the top five this season in terms of high-danger scoring chances (21). Their offensive struggles are likely to improve, and against the Boston Bruins’ weakened team, that improvement could come quickly.
Boston Bruins
Their season has already been disappointing, and now the Bruins have suffered another major setback with Brad Marchand (21+26) sidelined due to injury. He is one of just three Bruins forwards to have scored over 15 goals this season—the Carolina Hurricanes, by contrast, have five. Desperation has led to 26-year-old Riley Tufte, with just 23 NHL appearances and three career points, being promoted to the top six. With their lack of offensive firepower, it’s no surprise that the Bruins have lost seven of their last eight games.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins Prediction
The last time these teams met in North Carolina was in early November, and the Hurricanes dismantled the Bruins (8:2). A similarly one-sided affair is expected this time, as the Carolina Hurricanes have been creating enough chances to deliver a statement win.
