A game after Anthony Cirelli recorded a hat trick in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Lightning (47-22-6) host the Boston Bruins (43-25-8) on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Saturday’s game.<\/p>\n Over the last 10 contests, the Bruins are 6-2-2 while totaling 37 goals against 27 goals allowed. On 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (21.4%).<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Lightning 4, Bruins 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-184) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Lightning Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Lightning (47-22-6 overall) have a 9-6-15 record in games that have required overtime. The Bruins have a record of 43-25-8 this season and are 12-8-20 in overtime contests. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nTampa Bay is 9-9-4 (22 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the eight games this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they went 2-5-1 (five points).
\nTampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (4-8-3 record, 11 points).
\nThe Lightning are 41-7-2 in the 50 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 84 points).
\nIn the 26 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 35 points after finishing 16-7-3.
\nIn the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 25-12-5 (55 points).
\nThe Lightning’s opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Lightning finished 20-10-1 in those contests (41 points).
\nBruins Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 27 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 35 points.
\nIn nine games this season when the Bruins finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-7-1).
\nWhen Boston has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 13 points (6-9-1 record).
\nThe Bruins have scored three or more goals 51 times, earning 78 points from those matchups (36-9-6).
\nBoston has scored a single power-play goal in 34 games this season and has recorded 39 points from those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-11-3 (35 points).
\nThe Bruins’ opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Bruins went 27-12-5 in those matchups (59 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n