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Bruins take losing streak into game against the Red Wings

Boston Bruins (30-34-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (33-33-6, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Boston Bruins (30-34-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (33-33-6, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins are looking to end their seven-game losing streak with a victory against the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit has an 8-11-1 record in Atlantic Division games and a 33-33-6 record overall. The Red Wings have a -26 scoring differential, with 205 total goals scored and 231 conceded.

Boston is 30-34-9 overall with an 11-8-4 record against the Atlantic Division. The Bruins have a 10-20-4 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Saturday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Bruins won the last matchup 3-2 in overtime.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Larkin has 28 goals and 34 assists for the Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

David Pastrnak has 35 goals and 50 assists for the Bruins. Morgan Geekie has scored six goals and added two assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-7-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.4 penalties and 12.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Bruins: 2-7-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.3 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed.

Bruins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The Associated Press

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