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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 15, 2025

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Mar 15, 2025 8:38 PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning, seeking to snap a three-game losing skid, head to TD Garden on Saturday to face the Boston Bruins, who hold a 2-1 series lead in their regular season matchup. The Lightning, sitting with a 37-23-5 record, will look to capitalize on their 14-15-3 road record against the Bruins, who are 19-11-5 at home. This Atlantic Division showdown is set to drop the puck at 7:00 PM on March 15.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

TB
BOS
Over
7.5
+260
Under
6.5
+230
TB
-3.5
+350
BOS
+1.5
+525
TB
ML
-10000
BOS
ML
+6000

Lightning vs Bruins statistics

Stat Lightning Bruins
Goals For per Game 3.49 2.72
Goals Against Average 2.69 3.15
Shots per Game 28.6 27.4
Shots Against per Game 28.7 28.5
Power Play Goals 48 30
Power Play Goals Against 30 48
Short Handed Goals 10 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 538 692
Power Play Percentage 26.1 15.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.8 76.6

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
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
3/6/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 3-2
3/4/25 vs Nashville Predators L 6-3

Tampa Bay Lightning recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/13/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 4-3 SO
3/11/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 4-1
3/8/25 vs Boston Bruins L 4-0
3/6/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-5
3/4/25 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 6-2

Boston Bruins injuries

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

Tampa Bay Lightning injuries

  • Nikita Kucherov (RW): Day-To-Day

Lightning vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Lightning vs Bruins predictions

When looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning, all eyes are on Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. Point has been a goal-scoring machine, boasting 32 goals thus far, while Kucherov leads with an astounding 64 assists. Still, there's a cloud over Kucherov, as his day-to-day injury status could play a significant role in the upcoming matchup. Imagine if he sits it out or plays at less than 100 percent—could the Lightning's offensive rhythm be disrupted? Yet, one must never underestimate the resilience of this team in bouncing back after a losing streak, especially with players like Point, who can put the puck in the net with unnerving precision.

Shifting focus to the Boston Bruins, David Pastrnak stands out as the cornerstone of their offensive lineup. With 34 goals and 48 assists under his belt, Pastrnak's play is as energizing as a freshly sharpened skate slicing the ice. His chemistry with his teammates could create those golden opportunities against the Lightning's defense. Pastrnak’s finesse with the puck makes him hard to pin down, and he has a knack for capitalizing on power plays. Think about the panic he could instigate against a Tampa Bay lineup that’s had its setbacks recently—Boston will surely look to exploit any gaps left open by the Lightning’s defense.

As the two teams take to the ice at TD Garden, many fans are eagerly anticipating a tightly contested clash. The Bruins might have the slightest psychological edge with their current lead in the regular-season series. However, given Tampa Bay's combined firepower and their hunger to break free from the shackles of a three-game losing streak, the scales feel evenly balanced. Kucherov's status could tilt the outcome, but assuming he plays, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Lightning snatching away a narrow victory. Either way, this NHL showdown promises to keep fans at the edge of their seats. So, which team are you rooting for?

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