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Bruins host the Oilers after Pastrnak’s 2-goal game

Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (20-17-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Edmonton Oilers after David Pastrnak’s two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Bruins’ 5-4 overtime loss.

Boston has a 20-17-5 record overall and a 12-6-3 record in home games. The Bruins have a 16-3-1 record in games they score three or more goals.

Edmonton has a 10-5-2 record in road games and a 24-12-3 record overall. The Oilers have a 13-4-2 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

The matchup Tuesday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Oilers won 3-2 in overtime in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Pavel Zacha has nine goals and 12 assists for the Bruins. Pastrnak has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Leon Draisaitl has 29 goals and 30 assists for the Oilers. Zach Hyman has six goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.1 assists, 2.6 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.8 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Bruins: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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