Bruins bring home winning streak into matchup with the Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (28-20-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins will try to keep a five-game home win streak going when they face the Vegas Golden Knights.

Boston is 28-20-2 overall and 17-8-1 at home. The Bruins rank first in the league serving 13.4 penalty minutes per game.

Vegas is 12-5-6 on the road and 24-12-12 overall. The Golden Knights have a 23-4-7 record in games they score three or more goals.

The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Golden Knights won 6-5 in the last matchup. William Karlsson led the Golden Knights with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: David Pastrnak has scored 20 goals with 39 assists for the Bruins. Charlie McAvoy has two goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 8-2-0, averaging 4.2 goals, 7.7 assists, 4.3 penalties and 13.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 7-2-1, averaging 4.2 goals, 7.2 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Bruins: None listed.

Golden Knights: None listed.

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