Bruins vs Hurricanes Prediction & Odds - 4/5/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes bring their formidable defense to TD Garden, where they'll face a Boston Bruins team that has lost ten straight and appears to be in freefall on both ends of the ice.

Sebastian Aho and the 'Canes offense are scoring at a clip of 3.28 goals per game while limiting opponents to just 2.64, creating a nightmare matchup for a Bruins squad that's managed just 15 goals in their last nine outings with goaltender Jeremy Swayman posting a concerning -11.8 goals saved above average.

All eyes will be on how the desperate home team Bruins respond against the surging away team Hurricanes in what could be another long night for Boston fans.

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Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes preview

The Hurricanes skate into Boston's TD Garden this Saturday riding high after a dominant 5-1 win over the Capitals, while the free-falling Bruins are desperate to snap a brutal 10-game losing streak that's buried them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Carolina's defense has been nothing short of spectacular this season, surrendering just 2.64 goals per game thanks to Jaccob Slavin and Jalen Chatfield's shutdown capabilities alongside Frederik Andersen's stellar .920 save percentage.

Boston's offensive woes have reached crisis levels with a measly 15 goals in their last nine games—proof that David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha simply can't carry this team alone.

The Canes' potent attack, led by Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, should find plenty of opportunities against a Bruins defensive unit that's leaked 46 goals during their current 10-game tailspin.

Look for Carolina's special teams to be a decisive factor, as they've converted 19.13% of their power play chances this season while Boston continues to struggle at both ends of the ice.

Jeremy Swayman, once Boston's rock between the pipes, has faltered with a .892 save percentage and a concerning -11.8 goals saved above average—a far cry from his usual reliable self.

TD Garden might provide some home-ice advantage, but it'll take something miraculous for the Bruins to overcome their defensive breakdowns against a Hurricanes squad clicking in all facets of the game.

If you're looking for a team that could make serious playoff noise, Carolina's balanced attack and suffocating defense make them worth watching closely in this potential Eastern Conference mismatch.