Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins Prediction

Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins Game Analysis | 27-01-2026 | NHL

This regular-season matchup on January 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET in TD Garden, Boston, pits the Nashville Predators (24-23-4) against the formidable Boston Bruins (30-20-2). The Bruins, with a superior record, will look to leverage their home-ice advantage against a Predators squad striving for consistency in a tightly contested season.

Nashville Predators Team Performance

The Nashville Predators enter this contest with a 24-23-4 record, indicating a team that has struggled to maintain consistent performance throughout the season. While they possess significant offensive talent, their slightly sub-.500 record suggests challenges in either defensive cohesion or secondary scoring depth. Their ability to capitalize on power plays and receive strong goaltending from Juuse Saros will be pivotal in challenging a top-tier opponent like Boston.

Nashville Predators Key Players

Points: Ryan O’Reilly (50)
Goals: Steven Stamkos (25)
Assists: Ryan O’Reilly (32)

Boston Bruins Team Performance

The Boston Bruins, with an impressive 30-20-2 record, are demonstrating their status as a strong contender. Their offensive attack is potent, consistently generating scoring chances. However, their defensive depth will be tested in this game due to key injuries on the blueline. Despite these absences, their overall team structure and goaltending tandem provide a solid foundation for success, particularly on home ice.

Boston Bruins Key Players

Points: David Pastrnak (64)
Goals: Morgan Geekie (28)
Assists: David Pastrnak (43)

Injury Report Boston Bruins

Nikita Zadorov (Out): Zadorov (ankle) will miss Monday’s road game against the Rangers.
Jordan Harris (Injured reserve): Harris (ankle) was reassigned to AHL Providence on a conditioning loan Thursday, Mark Divver of The New England Hockey Journal reports.

Prediction: Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins

Considering the contrasting season records and home-ice advantage, the Boston Bruins are the favored side. Their offensive firepower, spearheaded by David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie, coupled with their overall team discipline, should be enough to overcome the Predators. While the defensive absences of Nikita Zadorov and Jordan Harris are notable, the Bruins’ depth is expected to manage the challenge. The Predators, despite individual talents like Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos, face an uphill battle. Therefore, a strategic play on the Boston Bruins +1.5 (Spread) appears prudent, with the total goals projected to be under 6.5, anticipating a tighter affair given the Bruins’ defensive adjustments.

Last 5 Games: NSH

Form:

LWLLW

VS vs Utah

L 5-2

PTS 24-23-4

GOL Saros

AST Marchessault

VS vs Ottawa

W 5-3

PTS 24-22-4

GOL Saros

AST Stamkos

VS vs Buffalo

L 5-3

PTS 23-22-4

GOL Saros

AST O'Reilly

VS @ Vegas

L 7-2

PTS 23-21-4

GOL Annunen

AST Forsberg

VS @ Colorado

W 7-3

PTS 23-20-4

GOL Saros

AST O'Reilly

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
vs Utah	L 5-2	24-23-4	Saros	Marchessault
vs Ottawa	W 5-3	24-22-4	Saros	Stamkos
vs Buffalo	L 5-3	23-22-4	Saros	O'Reilly
@ Vegas	L 7-2	23-21-4	Annunen	Forsberg
@ Colorado	W 7-3	23-20-4	Saros	O'Reilly

Last 5 Games: BOS

Form:

LWWLW

VS @ New York

L 4-3 OT

PTS 30-20-3

GOL Korpisalo

AST Lindholm

VS vs Montreal

W 4-3

PTS 30-20-2

GOL Swayman

AST Geekie

VS vs Vegas

W 4-3

PTS 29-20-2

GOL Korpisalo

AST Pastrnak

VS @ Dallas

L 6-2

PTS 28-20-2

GOL Swayman

AST Zadorov

VS @ Chicago

W 5-2

PTS 28-19-2

GOL Korpisalo

AST Arvidsson

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
@ New York	L 4-3 OT	30-20-3	Korpisalo	Lindholm
vs Montreal	W 4-3	30-20-2	Swayman	Geekie
vs Vegas	W 4-3	29-20-2	Korpisalo	Pastrnak
@ Dallas	L 6-2	28-20-2	Swayman	Zadorov
@ Chicago	W 5-2	28-19-2	Korpisalo	Arvidsson

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