Columbus hosts Boston after Voronkov’s 2-goal performance

Boston Bruins (19-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -160, Blue Jackets +135; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Boston Bruins after Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals in the Blue Jackets’ 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Columbus is 14-15-6 overall and 10-4-3 at home. The Blue Jackets have scored 116 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank ninth in the league.

Boston has an 8-7-2 record on the road and a 19-13-4 record overall. The Bruins serve 10.9 penalty minutes per game to lead NHL play.

The teams meet Friday for the second time this season. The Blue Jackets won the last meeting 5-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has 11 goals and 24 assists for the Blue Jackets. Kent Johnson has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

David Pastrnak has 12 goals and 23 assists for the Bruins. Brad Marchand has scored seven goals with six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 3-4-3, averaging three goals, 4.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Bruins: 7-2-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 10.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.

Bruins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.