{"id":485710,"date":"2026-03-24T10:08:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=485710"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:08:17","slug":"nhl-predictions-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-boston-bruins-march-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/24\/nhl-predictions-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-boston-bruins-march-24\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins, March 24"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span>Last Word On Hockey<\/em>\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 Boston Bruins. D<\/span>on\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 0-2 Bruins<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: NESN; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN4; TVA Sports.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with our featured game between\u00a0the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> and the Boston Bruins.<\/a> Joseph Woll<\/a> 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<\/a> leads the team in assists (41) and points (65).<\/span><\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> 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<\/a> leads the way in assists (58) and points (86).<\/p>\n

Toronto is banged up and limping to the finish line. Boston should get the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Bruins win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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(Credit Image: \u00a9 Kevin Schultz\/Cal Sport Media)<\/span><\/p>\n

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 0-1 Canadiens<\/h3>\n

How to Watch:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN2; RDS.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our second game of NHL predictions has the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> visiting the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Brandon Bussi<\/a> is the likely starter for Carolina, which has won seven of its previous 10 games. This includes three consecutive victories for the Hurricanes. Nikolaj Ehlers<\/a> has six assists and seven points in his last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Jakub Dobes<\/a> is the probable starter for the Canadiens, who are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. However, the Habs have won two of their last three games entering this important Eastern Conference matchup. Cole Caufield<\/a> has been red-hot with 10 points in the last 10 games, including six goals.<\/p>\n

This should be a good game. However, Montreal picks up the win at home.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canadiens win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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(Credit Image: \u00a9 Daniel Lea\/Cal Sport Media)<\/em><\/p>\n

Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Jets<\/h3>\n

How to Watch:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: Scripps Vegas; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN3.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> taking on the Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Adin Hill<\/a> is the probable starter for the Golden Knights, who are 4-6 in their last 10 games. However, Vegas did pick up a massive win over the Dallas Stars<\/a> last time out. Jack Eichel<\/a> is first on the club in points with 74.<\/p>\n

Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the probable starter for the Jets, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. However, Winnipeg did get a shootout win over the New York Rangers<\/a> on Sunday afternoon. Mark Scheifele<\/a> is first on the club in assists (52) and points (84).<\/p>\n

Both teams are trying to get some more consistency. However, Vegas records the win to stay alive for the Pacific Division title.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Best Bets<\/h3>\n

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Leafs and Bruins is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n

As for individual props, go with John Tavares<\/a> to record at least a point for Toronto. On the Boston side of things, take Morgan Geekie<\/a> to score a goal.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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