Canadiens visit the Bruins in a battle of elite goalies Jacob Fowler and Jeremy Swayman

The Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Boston Bruins in a matchup centred on two highly rated goalies, Jacob Fowler and Jeremy Swayman. The article expects a close, low-scoring game, favouring Boston because of its recent form while predicting the total will stay below 6.5 goals.

Montreal are 11-3-4 overall and 6-1-1 on the road, scoring 3.33 goals and conceding 3.06 per game. Fowler is 8-1-2, with a 2.14 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and two shutouts. Boston are 13-4-1, including an 8-1 home record, and have won four straight; the Bruins score 3.72 goals per game and allow 2.28. Swayman is 9-3-1, with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage.