Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins
Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Bruins
US TV: NESN; Scripps Vegas; ESPN+
Canada TV: Sportsnet
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL predictions has Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the Boston Bruins. Akira Schmid is the probable starter for the Golden Knights, who are 7-2-1 in the previous 10 games. However, Vegas had its seven-game losing streak snapped by the Philadelphia Flyers. Jack Eichel is first on the club in assists (40) and points (57) so far this season.
Jeremy Swayman is the expected starter for the Bruins, who are 8-2 in their previous 10 games. However, Boston also had its own six-game winning run snapped by the Dallas Stars. David Pastrnak is heading into the Olympics leading the team in assists (40) and points (60).
Both teams are playing well. However, Boston gets the victory at home.
Prediction: Bruins win 3-2.