San Jose vs Boston Prediction: Twelfth H2H Victory

Prediction for the NHL match, which will take place on October 20th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

San Jose is doing their favorite thing in the opening round - losing to everyone. At the end of last season, the Sharks were so disappointed in themselves that they lost all heart, failed nine in a row, and then six more. It seemed like they would come back in the off-season, but nothing happened. In their first three games, David Quinn's team lost 4-1 to Vegas, 2-1 to Colorado, and 6-3 to Carolina. Against the Hurricanes, the Californians led 3-2 after two periods but then conceded four unanswered goals and failed.

Last season was a controversial one for Boston. In the summer, the Bruins fired Bruce Cassidy and hired Jim Montgomery. He led the team to a phenomenal season, finishing first in the NHL with 135 points, 22 ahead of the closest team. They seemed to be in for a successful playoff run, but the club sensationally fell to Florida in the first round - 4-3. Judging by the start, Boston has decided to make their debut productive, defeating Chicago and Nashville in two meetings - 3-1 and 3-2.

The teams are at such different levels that it's not even appropriate to compare them. The Californians failed in the last season. Now, they start with three defeats, proving their poor form. On the other hand, the Bruins had an amazing season. They began the current season with two victories. In addition, the H2H statistics favor Boston, as they have beaten the Sharks every 11 consecutive meetings.

The Bruins led in points last season, defending the net perfectly. In 82 meetings, they conceded just 177 shots (an average of 2.16). In the upcoming battle, the Sharks will have a hard time getting anything going offensively.