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 Minnesota Wild 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
Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins
Head-to-Head: Wild 1-0 Bruins
How to Watch: US TV: NHL Network; NESN; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.
Time: 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Minnesota Wild and the Boston Bruins. Filip Gustavsson 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 has six points, including five assists in his last 10 games.
Jeremy Swayman 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 has 61 assists and 90 points so far this season for the Bruins.
Both teams are in need of points for different reasons. However, Boston gets the job done at home.
Prediction: Bruins win 4-3.