Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM ET

Gila River Arena in Glendale

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The Boston Bruins will be looking to snap their three-game losing skid when they take on the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. During the 2013-14 season, the Bruins were able to sweep their two-game regular season series against the Coyotes, including a 4-2 win in Phoenix.

The Bruins played one of their worst defensive games of the season on Thursday when they lost 7-4 to the San Jose Sharks on the road. They allowed the Sharks to go 2-for-4 on their power play opportunities and ended up being outshot 44-24.

Boston's offense has taken multiple steps back this season, averaging just 2.4 goals per game through their first 27 games. Center Patrice Bergeron has five goals so far this season and is tied for the team lead in points with 18. Veteran netminder Tuukka Rask has an 11-8-1 record right now with one shutout and a 2.59 GAA.

The Coyotes couldn't get their offense going on Thursday and ended up being shut out 4-0 by the Los Angeles Kings. They were 0-for-2 on the power play in that game and were outshot 43-26 by the Kings.

The Coyotes have scored just 2.3 goals per game this year while giving up 3.1 goals per game. Defenseman Keith Yandle has three goals this season and currently leads the team in points with 18. Goalie Mike Smith is just 5-13-2 with no shutouts, an .890 save percentage and a 3.29 GAA.

Boston Bruins Betting Trends

Boston Bruins are 14-13-0 Against the Spread

Boston Bruins are 10-13-0 against the Over/Under

Arizona Coyotes Betting Trends

Arizona Coyotes are 10-17-0 Against the Spread

Arizona Coyotes are 12-13-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Boston Bruins

11/29/14 C David Krejci Hip out indefinitely
11/22/14 LW Anthony Camara Illness out indefinitely
11/19/14 D Adam McQuaid Thumb expected to miss 6-8 weeks
11/07/14 D David Warsofsky Groin out indefinitely
10/24/14 D Zdeno Chara Knee out indefinitely
10/05/14 C Marc Savard Concussion out for season

Arizona Coyotes

12/04/14 D Connor Murphy Upper Body "?" Saturday vs Boston
11/22/14 D Brandon Gormley Lower Body out indefinitely
10/25/14 RW David Moss Hand out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Boston

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