Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Boston Bruins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins
Head-to-Head: Canadiens 1-1 Bruins
US TV: NESN; NHL Network
Canada TV: CBC; Sportsnet; TVA Sports
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our opening game of NHL predictions has old rivals getting together on Hockey Night in Canada as the Montreal Canadiens visit the Boston Bruins. Montreal is expected to give Sam Montembeault the start in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canadiens are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games but are coming off a loss to the Buffalo Sabres last time out. Nick Suzuki leads the team in assists (41) and points (57) so far this season.
Jeremy Swayman is the probable starter for the Bruins, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Boston did beat the Vegas Golden Knights in its last time on ice. The Bruins have the fourth-best power play unit in the league with a 26.4 percent success rate. David Pastrnak continues to be the standard bearer for the Bruins with 21 goals and 42 assists for 63 points.
Both teams have been playing well as of late. However, Boston breaks the trend of the road team winning in this season series.
Prediction: Bruins win 4-3.
