{"id":486257,"date":"2026-03-28T11:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=486257"},"modified":"2026-03-28T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:08:39","slug":"nhl-predictions-minnesota-wild-vs-boston-bruins-march-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/28\/nhl-predictions-minnesota-wild-vs-boston-bruins-march-28\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins, March 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span>Last Word On Hockey<\/em> 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 Minnesota Wild 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

Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Wild 1-0 Bruins<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: NHL Network; NESN; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5 <\/span>p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with our featured game between the Minnesota Wild<\/a> and the Boston Bruins<\/a>. Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the expected starter for Minnesota but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Wild are 4-4-2 in their previous 10 games but have won three of their last five games. Brock Faber<\/a> has six points, including five assists in his last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the probable starter for the Bruins, who are 5-2-3 in the last 10 games. This includes three victories in their last four games. Boston is in the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the race is a tight one with several teams within striking distance. David Pastrnak<\/a> has 61 assists and 90 points so far this season for the Bruins.<\/p>\n

Both teams are in need of points for different reasons. However, Boston gets the job done at home.<\/p>\n

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

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New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Devils 0-3 Hurricanes<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5 <\/span>p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our second game of NHL predictions has the New Jersey Devils<\/a> trying to avoid the season sweep against the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>. Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the probable starter for the Devils, who are 7-3 in their last 10 games. This includes wins in five of their last six games. Jesper Bratt<\/a> is tops in assists (41) and points (60) for New Jersey.<\/p>\n

Brandon Bussi<\/a> is the likely starter for the Hurricanes, who are 6-4 in their previous 10 games. However, Carolina lost to the Montreal Canadiens last time on the ice. Sebastian Aho<\/a> is tops in assists (47) and points (72) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n

It may be too late for New Jersey, but the team is playing better. However, Carolina picks up the win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators<\/h2>\n

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

How to Watch:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: MSGSN; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+. Canada TV: CityTV; SN East; TVA Sports.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> visiting the Music City to take on the Nashville Predators<\/a>. Jakub Dobes<\/a> is the projected starter for the Habs, who are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Montreal has taken its last three games in a row to get into one of the automatic Stanley Cup Playoff spots. Cole Caufield<\/a> has 44 goals so far this season for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n

Juuse Saros<\/a> is the probable starter for the Predators, who are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games. However, New Jersey stopped Nashville’s five-game winning streak last time out. The Predators are in the second wild card spot in the West. However, they have a pack of teams on their tail. Ryan O’Reilly<\/a> is first in assists (42) and points (66) for Nashville.<\/p>\n

This game is very important for both teams. However, Montreal gets the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.<\/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 first game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Wild and the Bruins is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n

As far as individual props, take Quinn Hughes<\/a> to get a power play point for Minnesota. On the Boston side of things, take Morgan Geekie<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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