The Vegas Golden Knights (32-17-6) head to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins (27-23-6) in what promises to be a compelling matchup between teams heading in opposite directions.
The Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights have been showcasing their defensive prowess, allowing just three goals in their last two games while maintaining a solid 3.27 goals per game offensive output.
The Bruins, meanwhile, have fallen out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference with only five wins in their last ten games, struggling to find offensive consistency with just 2.75 goals per game.
Vegas's dynamic duo of Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, who have combined for 32 goals and 82 assists this season, will test Boston's defensive unit led by Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov.
The contrast between Vegas's stifling defense and Boston's recent offensive woes sets the stage for an intriguing Saturday night hockey battle.
As these two NHL powerhouses prepare to face off at TD Garden, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if the Golden Knights can maintain their momentum or if the Bruins can rediscover their scoring touch on home ice.
Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 66.67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Vegas Golden Knights: 66.67% win probability
- Strong offensive output (181 goals scored this season)
- Higher league position (4th in Western Conference vs Bruins' 10th in East)
- Better points total (70 points in 55 games vs Bruins' 60 in 56)
Boston Bruins: 33.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (178 goals against, among bottom half)
- Recent poor form (LWWLL in last 5 games)
- Negative goal differential (-24 goals on the season)
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Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds
| Boston Bruins | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +136 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -154 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 27 out of 56 matches this season.
- 2The Vegas Golden Knights have won 32 out of 55 matches this season.
- 3With 60 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 10th position in the league standings.
- 4Vegas Golden Knights's 70 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights form
Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights head to head
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Mar 1, 2024
Boston Bruins
5 : 4
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Jan 12, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
2 : 1
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Dec 12, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
1 : 3
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Dec 6, 2022
Boston Bruins
3 : 4
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Mar 4, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
2 : 5
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Dec 15, 2021
Boston Bruins
1 : 4
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