{"id":484587,"date":"2026-03-05T11:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=484587"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:43:24","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-5-boston-bruins-vs-nashville-predators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/05\/nhl-predictions-march-5-boston-bruins-vs-nashville-predators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 5 Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span><em>Last Word On Hockey<\/em><span>\u00a0look 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 New Jersey Devils<\/span><span>. Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"QHEINBdOT6RXmF-j6H6-fQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2258383602\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QHEINBdOT6RXmF-j6H6-fQ',sig:'sMy-NG559gm-8D-arUopGiATNlfKhT4OtnMEh2kVEwg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2258383602',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Panthers 1-0 Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: Scripps Florida; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32091\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/05\/nhl-rumours-bobrovsky-in-play\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/04\/nhl-predictions-february-4-chicago-blackhawks-vs-columbus-blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/a> <span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the projected starter for the Panthers, who are 2-8 in their last 10 games. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Panthers have dropped their last three games and sliding out Stanley Cup Playoff contention. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a> leads the team in goals (28), assists (29), and points (57).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/greavje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jet Greaves<\/a> is the probable starter for Columbus, which is 8-1-1 in its previous 10 games. The Blue Jackets are winners of two in a row to insert themselves into the postseason conversation. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Marchenko<\/a> leads to club in goals (22) and points (51) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>This is the opposite of what people thought. However, the Panthers will get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"QHEINBdOT6RXmF-j6H6-fQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2258383602\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QHEINBdOT6RXmF-j6H6-fQ',sig:'sMy-NG559gm-8D-arUopGiATNlfKhT4OtnMEh2kVEwg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2258383602',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Lightning 1-0 Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>How to Watch:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: The Spot; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN3.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/03\/nhl-predictions-tampa-bay-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> going for the season sweep of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/03\/nhl-predictions-march-3-chicago-blackhawks-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. <span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vasilan02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> is the expected starter for the Lightning, who are 6-4 in their previous 10 games. However, Tampa Bay has dropped three straight games entering this matchup. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kucheni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is tops in goals (32), assists (64), and points (96) so far this campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Gold medalist <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the likely starter for the Jets, who are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games. However, Winnipeg did get a win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/04\/chicago-blackhawks-trade-away-veteran-forward-to-cup-contender\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> in its last outing. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is topping the team in goals (28), assists (45), and points (73).<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay has been struggling in recent games. However, the Lightning should get on track.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Lightning win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Bruins 1-0 Predators<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: NESN; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/03\/nhl-rumours-philadelphia-flyers-forward-generating-interest-from-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\"> Boston Bruins<\/a> making the trip to Music City to play the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/12\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-interested-in-nashville-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the expected starter for Boston, which is 6-1-3 in its last 10 games. However, the Bruins got the victory in its last time out. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/geekimo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Geekie<\/a> is the team&#8217;s leader in goals with 33, including three in his last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarosju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuse Saros<\/a> is the projected starter for the Predators, who are 3-3-4 in their previous 10 games. This includes three consecutive defeats entering this game. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oreilry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan O&#8217;Reilly<\/a> leads the club in assists (37) and points (59) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>Both clubs are in need of points for various reasons. However, the Bruins take home the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Predictions: Bruins win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Best Bets<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s stay with our featured game for our prop bets of the night. The over\/under for the Bruins versus the Predators is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> to get at least a point for Boston. On the Nashville side of things, take <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/evanglu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Evangelista<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 points.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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