The Boston Bruins took four of a possible six points on their three-game trip to Western Canada. But they have little time to rest and reflect as, just 48 hours after their impressive 4-0 win in Vancouver, they’re right back to work.

Tonight, the Black and Gold welcome the Nashville Predators, who are just 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. Head coach Peter Laviolette and company are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings; a game that saw the Preds blow a 4-2 third period lead on Saturday night.

Adam McQuaid, who left Saturday’s game after getting hit in the left arm while blocking a shot, took part in the morning skate and is a game-time decision.

Jonas Gustavsson, who was pulled in Calgary Friday night after allowing three goals on eleven shots, will get the start between the pipes. In four career games against the Predators, ‘Goose’ is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 goals against average and a save percentage of .915. Those numbers might not light the world on fire, but the Swede got the job done in his appearances against Nashville.

Gametime: 7:00 p.m.
TV/Radio: NESN/98.5 The Sports Hub
Records: Bruins 14-8-3 (31 points), Predators 13-8-5 (31 points)
Location: TD Garden

Bruins projected lines

Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Brett Connolly
Matt Beleskey-David Krejci-Loui Eriksson
Ryan Spooner-Joonas Kemppainen-Frank Vatrano
Zac Rinaldo-Landon Ferraro-Tyler Randell

Zdeno Chara-Zach Trotman
Torey Krug-Adam McQuaid
Joe Morrow-Kevan Miller

Jonas Gustavsson
Tuukka Rask

Predators projected lines

Filip Forsberg-Calle Jarnkrok-James Neal
Colin Wilson-Mike Ribeiro-Viktor Arvidsson
Cody Hodgson-Colton Sissons-Craig Smith
Eric Nystrom-Paul Gaustad-Austin Watson

Roman Josi-Shea Weber
Barret Jackman-Seth Jones
Mattias Ekholm-Ryan Ellis

Pekka Rinne
Carter Hutton

Matchup to watch: Josi-Weber pairing vs. Bergeron or Krejci line

The Weber-Josi pairing could have their hands full with Brad Marchand (eight goals in his last nine games) and fellow linemates Patrice Bergeron and Brett Connolly. (Photo by Joe Makarski, Bruins Daily)

Even with a second-year coach in Laviolette who likes an up-tempo brand of hockey, these are still words you don’t often hear in Nashville: the Predators being in the bottom half of the league defensively.

Granted they have some very solid two-way defensemen, including the top pairing of Shea Weber — fresh off his first career hat trick in Detroit — and Roman Josi. They’ll have the task of facing either the Bergeron or Krejci line tonight.

The Predators are tied for 16th in the league with the San Jose Sharks in goals allowed per game on average with 2.62. Over the last nine games, the Predators have allowed 29 goals and won just two of those. They have also fallen to 29th in the league on the penalty kill. Those numbers don’t match up well against a Bruins squad that has the top power play in the league (30.6 percent success rate) and an offense that is fourth in goals (82) and third in average goals per game (3.28).

The Weber-Josi pairing is still very solid, however, and are capable of shutting down the opponents top line on any given night. But if the Krejci or Bergeron trio(s) find success against the Preds top pairing, then that will go a long way.

Storyline to watch: Home sweet home

The Bruins are looking for their fourth straight win at TD Garden tonight. (Photo by Angela Spagna, Bruins Daily)

The last time the Bruins were at home, they played the Rangers in arguably one of their best efforts of the season in front of their home fans. Even though they have won three straight at TD Garden — and four of their last five — they still are looking for consistency on Causeway Street.

Following a dominant effort against the Canucks, the Bruins, who have points in eight straight games, are looking to build off the momentum they established in Vancouver. Sticking to the game plan — getting pucks deep, win battles for loose pucks and set layers in all three zones — will likely result in a positive outcome, much like it did against the Canucks.

Game day video

Marchand discusses 400th game and getting hit in the ‘fun spot’ by Brandon Prust