A 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday gave Boston a five-game points streak (4-0-1) for the first time this season.

A year of change for the Blue Jackets included immeasurable sadness with the Gaudreau tragedy and renewed hope for future success.

Columbus will also be back in the home confines of Nationwide Arena as they get back to action. The Blue Jackets come into this game against the Bruins with a 9-2-3 mark in their last 14 home games. Head coach: Joe Sacco (First season)

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Brad Marchand leads Boston with 15 goals. He also has 29 points in 30 games against the CBJ. David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 23 assists and 35 points. Elvis Merzlikins is 3-2-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .930 SV% against the Bruins.

It is an Eastern Conference clash as the Boston Bruins face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Bruins come into the game at 19-13-4 on the year,

Columbus Blue Jackets. The Original Six club will look to stay hot after winning each of their last two games. View the original article to see embedded media. While speaking to reporters, head coach Joe Sacco shared that Joonas Korpisalo will be the Bruins' starter against Columbus.