The Tampa Bay Lightning (47-22-6) host the Boston Bruins (43-25-8) after Anthony Cirelli recorded a hat trick in the Lightning’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The matchup on Saturday starts 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 Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Saturday’s action on the ice.<\/p>\n Over the last 10 games, the Bruins have recorded a 6-2-2 record after scoring 37 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 21.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Lightning 4, Bruins 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-183) 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 matchups that have needed overtime. The Bruins (43-25-8 overall) have posted a record of 12-8-20 in contests that have required OT this season. 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: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 22 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-9-4 record (good for 22 points).
\nThe eight times this season the Lightning ended a game with 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 have scored at least three goals in 50 games (41-7-2, 84 points).
\nIn the 26 games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 16-7-3 record (35 points).
\nWhen it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 25-12-5 (55 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 20-10-1 (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 exactly two 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 contests (59 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n