The Vegas Golden Knights return home desperate to reignite their offense after being shut out by Detroit, with their recent 1-4 stretch threatening their slim Pacific Division lead over Edmonton.
Both teams enter Thursday's clash battling defensive woes - Vegas misses key blueliner Shea Theodore while Boston's depleted defense has surrendered 15 goals during their current three-game slide, making for what could be an explosive matchup at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights aim to repeat their success from last month's 4-3 win in Boston when they host the Bruins, who sit four points out of the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 69.5% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Pre-game probabilities
Vegas Golden Knights
Moneyline
Win %
69.5%
30.5%
Boston Bruins
Vegas Golden Knights: 69.5% win probability
- Strong offensive output (222 goals scored, 3rd best in Western Conference)
- Solid playoff position (3rd in Western Conference with 86 points)
- Superior goal differential (+38 compared to Bruins' -35)
Boston Bruins: 30.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (221 goals against, 4th worst in Eastern Conference)
- Struggling road performance (13th place in Eastern Conference with 69 points)
- Recent form issues (Lost 3 of last 5 games, shown in LLLWW record)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins preview
The struggling Bruins roll into T-Mobile Arena looking to snap a brutal three-game losing streak that's seen them give up 15 goals - not exactly the momentum you want heading into Vegas.
While the Golden Knights haven't exactly been lighting it up lately with just one win in their last five, they're still perched atop the Pacific Division and their home ice advantage could prove crucial in this cross-conference clash.
Boston's defensive woes have been amplified by the absence of Charlie McAvoy and the season-ending injury to Hampus Lindholm, though Morgan Geekie has been a bright spot up front with his recent goal and assist against Buffalo.
The Knights' netminder Adin Hill has been rock-solid in March with a .929 save percentage, which could spell trouble for a Bruins offense that's been sputtering at just 2.70 goals per game.
Last month's 4-3 thriller in Boston showed these teams can put on a show, and with Vegas's offense ranking sixth in the league, we might be in for another barn-burner.
Keep an eye on how the Knights adjust without defenseman Shea Theodore, though their depth should help cushion that blow.
The contrast between Boston's road struggles and Vegas's offensive firepower at T-Mobile Arena makes this one particularly intriguing - especially with both teams desperate to right their respective ships.
With Jeremy Swayman's recent struggles between the pipes for Boston, this could be the perfect opportunity for Vegas to rediscover their scoring touch after getting blanked by Detroit.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins form
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins head to head
Vegas Golden Knights
50%
Boston Bruins
50%
Feb 8, 2025
Boston Bruins
3 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 1, 2024
Boston Bruins
5 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 12, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
2 : 1
Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
1 : 3
Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 2022
Boston Bruins
3 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 4, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
2 : 5
Boston Bruins
