*8* play on Boston Bruins.

Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins have alternated wins and losses over their last six games leading up to tonight's meeting at TD Garden. The Pens defeated the Sabres 4-3 Sunday while the Bruins lost 6-4 against the Blue Jackets Monday, and I think the Bruins will rebound with a win.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational - The Bruins are playing on virtually optimal rest for them as they're 8-2 in their last 10 games when playing on one days rest. The Pens have lost each of their last four Wednesday night games.

2. Recent Meetings - The Bruins can complete a sweep of this season's three-game series with the Pens and they've won five of the last six meetings at TD Garden. Tukka Rask is 10-1-1 with a 1.35 GAA in his last 12 starts against Pittsburgh and he's likely to be back between the pipes after sitting out Monday's game.

3. X-Factor - Boston's forward Loui Eriksson has seven goals and an assist in his last seven games and scored twice in Monday's loss to Columbus.

Selection: This is a play on the Boston Bruins (8*)