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Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 20, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025 11:32 PM
The Boston Bruins, riding a losing streak, head to T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM to face the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights, with a strong 24-7-3 home record, will look to extend their series lead over the Bruins, who are struggling on the road with an 11-18-3 record. The Bruins must turn their fortunes around if they hope to take down the high-powered Golden Knights.
Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

BOS
VGK
Over
5.5
+200
Under
5.5
-238
BOS
+5.5
-500
VGK
-5.5
+475
BOS
ML
+5000
VGK
ML
-10000

Bruins vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Bruins Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 2.70 3.30
Goals Against Average 3.19 2.70
Shots per Game 27.1 30.3
Shots Against per Game 28.7 26.5
Power Play Goals 30 45
Power Play Goals Against 50 32
Short Handed Goals 6 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 709 379
Power Play Percentage 14.9 28.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 76.3 76.6

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/16/25 @ Detroit Red Wings L 3-0
3/15/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 4-3 SO
3/13/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-0
3/11/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 3-2 OT
3/9/25 vs Los Angeles Kings L 6-5

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/17/25 vs Buffalo Sabres L 3-2 OT
3/15/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-2
3/13/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 6-3
3/11/25 vs Florida Panthers W 3-2
3/8/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-0

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve
  • Charlie McAvoy (D): Injured Reserve

Bruins vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Thu 10:00 PM

Bruins vs Golden Knights predictions

If you're tuning in to see the Boston Bruins take on the Vegas Golden Knights, one player to keep your eyes on is David Pastrnak. This right winger has been the shining light in an otherwise spotty season for the Bruins. With 34 goals and 49 assists, Pastrnak surely knows his way around the ice. Boston will look to his prowess to navigate their way out of their current losing streak. With the team's road record standing at a lackluster 11-18-3, one might wonder if more magical moments from Pastrnak could be the spark they need. Can he pull off a few decisive plays in Vegas? The Bruins are going to need it if they hope to change their luck.

Now, consider the Vegas Golden Knights and their potent duo. Tomas Hertl and Jack Eichel have been invaluable assets in their charge for victory. Hertl's knack for scoring sees him standing tall with 27 goals, while Eichel orchestrates the offense beautifully with 59 assists. Together, their chemistry on the ice is a sight every hockey fan loves to see. Couple that with their impressive home record of 24-7-3, and the Knights are looking robust, to say the least. You might be thinking, how can the Bruins possibly topple that fortress? It won't be easy, not with Vegas riding high this season in the Pacific Division.

Taking all these insights into account, if you're looking to place a bet—or just brag to your friends about your sports wisdom—Vegas Golden Knights appears to have the edge. Sure, the Bruins have Pastrnak, but the depth and current form of Vegas are compelling arguments. With odds favoring them at -250, the Knights seem well-poised to secure another victory in this series. So as the puck drops in the T-Mobile Arena, get ready for an exhilarating match-up. Only time will tell if Boston can shake off their slump and prove everyone wrong, or if Vegas will continue their victorious march this season. What do you think? All we know is, it's going to be a game you won't want to miss.

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