Bruins host the Blue Jackets after Eyssimont's 2-goal game

Columbus Blue Jackets (29-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (32-20-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Mikey Eyssimont scored two goals in the Bruins' 5-4 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers.

Boston is 32-20-5 overall and 21-8-1 in home games. The Bruins have a 28-8-4 record when scoring at least three goals.

Columbus has a 14-12-3 record on the road and a 29-20-7 record overall. The Blue Jackets have an 8-7-6 record in games decided by a goal.

Thursday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Morgan Geekie has 32 goals and 22 assists for the Bruins. Viktor Arvidsson has five goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 6-1-3, averaging four goals, 7.1 assists, 5.3 penalties and 12.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

Blue Jackets: 9-1-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 5.6 assists, 3.4 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

INJURIES: Bruins: None listed.

Blue Jackets: None listed.

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