Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets (40-28-12) will host the Boston Bruins (43-27-10) on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT in Columbus, Ohio, marking their third meeting of the season. The Blue Jackets enter the game following a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, where Charlie Coyle scored two goals; Columbus holds a 37-4-9 record in games where they score at least three goals. The Bruins, who lead the league with 12.1 penalty minutes per game, won their last matchup 4-3 in a shootout, with Pavel Zacha scoring two goals. Key performers include Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko (27 goals, 40 assists) and David Pastrnak of the Bruins (29 goals, 69 assists). The betting line from BETMGM Sportsbook lists the Blue Jackets at -142 and the Bruins at +119, with an over/under of 6.5 goals. Injuries for Columbus include Brendan Smith (knee), Mathieu Olivier (upper body), Dmitri Voronkov (hand), and Damon Severson (out for season due to shoulder) The Columbus Blue Jackets (40-28-12, 20-11-8 at home) will host the Boston Bruins (43-27-10, 15-16-9 on the road) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, marking their third meeting...