{"id":476613,"date":"2025-10-25T09:41:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=476613"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:41:43","slug":"nhl-predictions-colorado-avalanche-boston-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/25\/nhl-predictions-colorado-avalanche-boston-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: October 25th Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, right here at Last Word On Hockey. <\/em>Each day, our writers 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.\u00a0 The Colorado Avalanche<\/a> (5-0-3) hit the road Saturday afternoon to take on the Boston Bruins<\/a> (3-6-0) at TD Garden.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions and the Colorado Avalanche versus the Boston Bruins<\/h2>\n

2025-26 Season Series:<\/strong> Avalanche lead 1\u20130
\nTime:<\/strong> 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a>: NHL Network, NESN<\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts<\/p>\n

Two Teams Trending in Opposite Directions<\/h3>\n

This Saturday matinee features two clubs moving in very different directions early in the season. These teams met just last Saturday in Denver, Colorado, where the Avalanche skated away with a 4\u20131 victory. In that matchup, Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> led the way with two goals, while Artturi Lehkonen<\/a> chipped in two assists.<\/p>\n

Bruins\u2019 Slide Continues<\/h3>\n

The Boston Bruins (3-6-0) saw their struggles continue Thursday night with a 7\u20135 loss to the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>, extending their losing streak to six games. Once again, defensive breakdowns in their own zone proved costly.<\/p>\n

Despite scoring twice in 25 seconds to tie the game, Boston immediately surrendered the lead just 30 seconds later, leaving Troy Terry<\/a> wide open in front of Joonas Korpisalo<\/a>. Poor coverage and missed assignments continue to plague the Bruins, leading to too many high-danger chances against. They will need to correct these issues if they hope to stay afloat in the competitive Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

Avalanche Rolling Into Town<\/h3>\n

The Colorado Avalanche (5-0-3) arrive in Boston unbeaten in regulation this season. They\u2019re coming off a 5\u20134 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. That was their second OT setback of the week after falling to Utah on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Nathan MacKinnon has been dominant to start the season, tallying six goals and 11 points in eight games. Moreover, Martin Necas<\/a> leads the team with 12 points (six goals and six assists) and has been a perfect fit alongside MacKinnon.<\/p>\n

Between the pipes, Scott Wedgewood<\/a> has been rock-solid with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage, while starting all eight games so far this season. Rookie netminder Trent Miner<\/a> will likely make his first start of the season in Boston, giving Wedgewood a night off.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions and the Avalanche vs Bruins<\/h3>\n

The Bruins will have their hands full against one of the NHL\u2019s most balanced and dangerous teams. If Boston\u2019s defensive-zone issues continue, the Avalanche offence could take this game over early.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is expected to get the start for the Bruins and will need to be sharp to give his team any chance. The Avalanche are averaging 3.5 goals-per-game, while the Bruins are allowing 3.67. During their six-game skid, Boston has been giving up nearly five goals per game, a troubling number against an elite offensive team like Colorado.<\/p>\n

The Avs\u2019 top line of MacKinnon\u2013Lehkonen\u2013Necas has combined for 14 goals, and they could have a field day against a Boston defence that\u2019s often out of position.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche 5, Bruins 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Play of the Game:<\/h3>\n

Nathan MacKinnon as an anytime goal scorer is paying around +110. MacKinnon has scored in four straight games and is firing on all cylinders. He’s expected to find the back of the net once again when faced with a struggling Bruins defence.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Fred Kfoury III\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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