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Borgen offers steady physical peripherals as Bruins host Predators
Will Borgen and the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins return to TD Garden tonight to host the Nashville Predators. Boston enters as the home favorite in an average scoring environment, likely facing Juuse Saros (unconfirmed) in goal. While Borgen skates in a bottom-pairing role at even strength and sees time on the second penalty kill unit without power-play exposure, he has provided sturdy defensive production recently. Over his last six games, the veteran defenseman has racked up 18 hits, 10 blocked shots, and a strong plus-7 rating while averaging over 19 minutes of ice time per contest.
Our daily projection models anticipate a typical peripheral-driven outing for Borgen, forecasting around ~0.5–1.0 point with light shot volume, roughly 2–3 hits, and 1.7 fantasy points. With no power-play opportunities, his offensive floor remains minimal in standard scoring formats. Looking at the weekly schedule, Boston plays three total games this week, leaving just one remaining contest after tonight against San Jose with our projection estimating 3.3 weekly fantasy points. While he carries utility in specialized banger leagues requiring hits and blocks, standard formats have better scoring options on defense. Today’s action: Bench.
