Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins Prediction

Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins Game Analysis | 22-01-2026 | NHL

This regular-season matchup on January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET in TD Garden, Boston, pits the Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-12) against the Boston Bruins (28-20-2). Both teams enter with distinct trajectories, setting the stage for a compelling cross-conference battle.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Performance

The Golden Knights, with a record of 24-12-12, demonstrate a balanced offensive attack and robust goaltending. Their recent form indicates a capacity for high-scoring games, often leveraging speed and transition play. A key strength lies in their ability to generate quality scoring chances from various lines, preventing opponents from focusing solely on their top-tier talent. However, defensive lapses have occasionally led to extended shifts in their own zone, which Boston’s opportunistic offense could exploit.

Vegas Golden Knights Key Players

Points: Jack Eichel (57)
Goals: Tomas Hertl (20)
Assists: Jack Eichel (40)

Boston Bruins Team Performance

The Boston Bruins, standing at 28-20-2, have shown resilience, particularly at home. Their defensive structure, often anchored by strong blue-line play and reliable goaltending, remains a hallmark. Offensively, they possess game-breaking talent, capable of turning limited opportunities into goals. A potential vulnerability lies in their consistency in generating sustained offensive pressure, sometimes relying heavily on individual brilliance rather than collective zone time. Their power play, however, can be a significant threat.

Boston Bruins Key Players

Points: David Pastrnak (60)
Goals: Morgan Geekie (26)
Assists: David Pastrnak (40)

Injury Report Boston Bruins

Henri Jokiharju (Injured reserve): Jokiharju (personal) was designated as a non-roster player Sunday, Belle Fraser of the Bruins’ official site reports.

Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins

Considering the Golden Knights’ offensive depth and the Bruins’ occasional struggles with consistent five-on-five pressure, Vegas is poised to capitalize. The predicted winner is the Vegas Golden Knights. Given both teams’ offensive capabilities and the potential for special teams to play a significant role, the total goals prediction is over 6.5.

Last 5 Games: VGK

Form:

LWWWW

VS vs Philadelphia

L 2-1

PTS 24-12-12

GOL Hill

AST Stone

VS vs Nashville

W 7-2

PTS 24-11-12

GOL Schmid

AST Theodore

VS vs Toronto

W 6-5 OT

PTS 23-11-12

GOL Hill

AST Eichel

VS @ Los Angeles

W 3-2 OT

PTS 22-11-12

GOL Schmid

AST Eichel

VS @ San Jose

W 7-2

PTS 21-11-12

GOL Lindbom

AST Hertl

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
vs Philadelphia	L 2-1	24-12-12	Hill	Stone
vs Nashville	W 7-2	24-11-12	Schmid	Theodore
vs Toronto	W 6-5 OT	23-11-12	Hill	Eichel
@ Los Angeles	W 3-2 OT	22-11-12	Schmid	Eichel
@ San Jose	W 7-2	21-11-12	Lindbom	Hertl

Last 5 Games: BOS

Form:

LWWWW

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

VS vs Seattle

W 4-2

PTS 27-19-2

GOL Swayman

AST McAvoy

VS vs Detroit

W 3-0

PTS 26-19-2

GOL Swayman

AST Swayman

VS vs Pittsburgh

W 1-0

PTS 25-19-2

GOL Korpisalo

AST Korpisalo

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
@ Dallas	L 6-2	28-20-2	Swayman	Zadorov
@ Chicago	W 5-2	28-19-2	Korpisalo	Arvidsson
vs Seattle	W 4-2	27-19-2	Swayman	McAvoy
vs Detroit	W 3-0	26-19-2	Swayman	Swayman
vs Pittsburgh	W 1-0	25-19-2	Korpisalo	Korpisalo

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