Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Boston Bruins are struggling at home, and now they face one of the league’s top defensive sides in the Florida Panthers. The Bruins will try to snap their losing streak, but it will be a daunting challenge against the in-form Panthers.
Boston Bruins
After falling to the Carolina Hurricanes (2:3), the Bruins bounced back with an emphatic 4:0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, their home form remains woeful, with five consecutive losses at TD Garden. They have also struggled against the Panthers in recent seasons, losing their last four home encounters. Both ends of the ice are problematic—offensively, the Bruins average just 2.71 goals per game (26th in the NHL), while their defence concedes 3.14 per game (22nd).
Florida Panthers
The Panthers are on a roll, riding a six-game winning streak while allowing just five total goals during this stretch (0.8 per game). Sergei Bobrovsky registered shutouts against the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets (both 3:0), while backup goalie Vitek Vanecek blanked the Buffalo Sabres (4:0). The Panthers’s offence is equally effective, led by Aleksander Barkov, who has 3+5 in his last six games. As a team, the Panthers are seventh in the league in scoring, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Prediction
The Florida Panthers have dominated in Boston recently, while the Bruins have struggled at home. Given the Boston Bruins’ offensive struggles and the Panthers’ elite defence, another low-scoring win for the visitors looks likely.
