NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins odds, picks, and predictions

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes face a battle in game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round NHL Playoffs at PNC Arena on Wednesday. The Boston Bruins need a win to tie the series at one game apiece. The Carolina Hurricanes are looking for their second straight victory to take a 2-0 series lead. The Boston Bruins are averaging one goal per game and converting on 0% of their power-play chances. Taylor Hall has one goal, Erik Haula has one assist, and Patrice Bergeron has five shots on goal for Boston. The Boston Bruins allow five goals per game on defense and kill 100 percent of their opponents' power plays. On 24 shots faced, Linus Ullmark has given up four goals.

The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 5 goals per game and converting on 0% of their power-play chances. Carolina's Vincent Trocheck has one goal, Seth Jarvis has one assist, and Sebastian Aho has four shots on goal. The Carolina Hurricanes are conceding only one goal per game and killing all of their opponents' power opportunities. On 36 shots faced, Antti Raanta has given up one goal. The Bruins struggled offensively in the first period, but we still saw six goals, thanks to the Canes' third-quarter explosion. The Bruins and Hurricanes have scored at least six goals in five of their past nine encounters, and the last three meetings have totaled 20 goals. The Hurricanes could blow up at any time.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins predictions

My Pick: Boston Bruins