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Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we’ll look at the Boston Bruins taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
How to Watch TV: NESN, SCRIPPS
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Vegas
Boston had started well. After winning their first three games, the Bruins finally stumbled, dropping a close game to Tampa Bay on Monday. After falling behind 4-1 early, Boston rallied to make it 4-3 but couldn’t complete the comeback in the third period.
This game kicks off their first road trip of the season, as they head west for a three-game stretch. The lineup is expected to be the same as on Monday, though Hampus Lindholm skating for the first time on Wednesday could bring a surprise. Head coach Marco Sturm, however, told the media that Lindholm is still considered day-to-day.
Vegas has had a strange start to the season, going to overtime in three of their first four games, with their most recent matchup against the Flames being the first to finish in regulation. The team also suffered a major blow when Adin Hill was injured and unable to finish the game. As of this writing, there is no update on the severity of the injury or who will start in goal for Vegas.
This game will feature a clash between two of the league’s hottest players. Jack Eichel, a Massachusetts native who has been electric with nine points in four games, and Vegas’ top performers. If the contest turns into an offensive battle and Eichel replicates his last performance, scoring two goals and firing seven shots on goal against Calgary, Boston could be in trouble. On the other end, they’ll have to face one of the NHL’s hottest goalies, Jeremy Swayman, who has allowed only two goals on 58 shots for a .966 save percentage in his first two games. If Swayman plays, he could steal this one, but Vegas will be eager to put on a show for their home crowd and aim for a convincing victory.
Prediction: Vegas win 4-1.
Prop Bets
As for prop bets, we have a couple picks. We like Mitch Marner to breakthrough in the goal column. He’s third on the team in shots, and generating offence with four assists through four games. For the Bs, take David Pastrnak. He’s reliable of a goal scorer as there is, and know he needs to step up. Using our score prediction, it would make for a solid parlay.
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Oliver Scott covers the Boston Bruins for our team. He began his sports writing journey in 2017 and has since contributed to two sports websites while gaining valuable experience working with two professional hockey teams. Holding a degree in Communication with a specialty in Sports, Oliver has a passion for breaking down the game through advanced stats and detailed analysis.
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