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 Buffalo Sabres hosting 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
Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres
Head-to-Head: Bruins 2-1 Sabres
How to Watch: US TV: TNT, HBO Max; TruTV; NESN. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres. Joonas Korpisalo is the projected starter after Jeremy Swayman got the call against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston is 5-2-3 in its previous 10 games but did suffer a loss to Toronto in its last time out. The Bruins are holding the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders are lurking. Morgan Geekie is first on the club in goals with 34 so far this season.
Buffalo is expected to give Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen the start in goal in the first game back from the team’s West Coast trip. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sabres are 8-1-1 in the last 10 games but are coming off a wild 6-5 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Tage Thompson leads the team in goals (36) and points (72) so far this season.
Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. However, the Sabres get back on track with a win.
Prediction: Sabres win 4-3.