Welcome back to 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 Toronto Maple Leafs 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
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 0-2 Bruins
How to Watch: US TV: NESN; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN4; TVA Sports.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins. Joseph Woll is the projected starter for the Maple Leafs but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Toronto is 2-5-3 in its previous 10 games, including losses in three of its last four games. William Nylander leads the team in assists (41) and points (65).
Jeremy Swayman is the projected starter for the Bruins, who have scored a pair of 5-3 victories over the Maple Leafs in the first two meetings of the season. Boston is 5-2-3 in the last 10 games, including two consecutive victories. David Pastrnak leads the way in assists (58) and points (86).
Toronto is banged up and limping to the finish line. Boston should get the victory.
Prediction: Bruins win 5-3.
