#David Pastrnak

With the 2022-23 NHL season entering the second half, it's a good time to see where we're at in the betting markets. A lot has changed since the puck first dropped in early October, including the emergence of Tage Thompson as an elite No. 1 center, Erik Karlsson's renaissance season and the Panthers and Flames both coming out as losers (this…

The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup last year after clinching the Western Conference and beating Nashville, St. Louis and Edmonton before facing Tampa Bay in the finals. The Lightning was looking for a third straight triumph but Colorado took the title in six games. But can it win back-to-back championships? Colorado was predicted by many before the…

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It will be a battle of "original 6 teams" as the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to Beantown to face the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Maple Leafs-Bruins prediction and pick. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Significantly, Rasmus Sandin scored the only goal for the…

The Leafs last game was an away game on January 12 against the Detroit Red Wings, which Toronto lost by a score of 4-1. The Leafs have a record of 26-10-7 so far. The Boston Bruins last played at home on January 12 against the Seattle Kraken. The Bruins lost by a score of 3-0, and their current league record is 32-5-4. The team we love to hate the…

When the puck is dropped at center ice at the TD Garden on Jan. 14 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it will be the official start to the second half of the 2022-23 regular season for the Boston Bruins. As the top team in the NHL with a 32-5-4 record, first-year coach Jim Montgomery and his team have far exceeded preseason expectations. There have…

With the NHL regular season nearing its halfway point, THN.com is checking in and assigning letter grades for what they've done so far. This is the second division-by-division file - we began the process yesterday with the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. On Saturday, we'll examine the Central, and after our three stars of the week…

To mark the halfway point of the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team as selected in a poll by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. There are two important…

Two teams on winning streaks will face off tonight, with the Seattle Kraken paying a visit to the Boston Bruins. The Kraken have been a fantastic story this season, emerging as one of the top teams in the NHL. Meanwhile, the Bruins have gotten off to a historic start, not losing in regulation at home through their first 22 games. Seattle enters…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (32-4-4, 68 pts) vs Seattle Kraken (24-12-4, 52 pts) TIME: 7 P.M. ET TV: NESN, ROOT NW, SN360 Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Here's the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don't forget to for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo! Money Line: Bruins (-235), Sharks (+190) Puck Line:…

David Pastrnak continues to pile up the goals for the Boston Bruins, who will host the Seattle Kraken Thursday in a battle of two of the league's highest-scoring teams. Pastrnak notched his 13th career hat trick Sunday in the Bruins' 7-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, giving him 30 or more goals for the sixth time in his career. Six other players in…

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

The Place: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Where to Watch: ROOT Sports Northwest or ESPN+ for out-of-market fans Where to Listen: KJR 93.3 As good as the vibes have been in Seattle, they've been even better in Boston. The Bruins have been far and away the NHL's best team this season under new coach Jim Montgomery, who is the heavy favorite to win…

LOS ANGELES - The Pacific Division rivalry rematch heads to Los Angeles for a Wednesday night meeting, where the LA Kings are favored by 1.5 goals against the San Jose Sharks. Moneyline: Kings (-210) vs Sharks (+175) Spread: Kings -1.5 (+120) Total: 6.5 Goals (-110) Consistency is key in this matchup, with Bovada listing the Kings as a -1.5…

The NHL has a full seven days of action this week. There are no holidays of significance either, which helps. The schedule is still the same yo-yo effect that we saw last week. So let's get you ready for your this week. Let us do this first in terms of game allotment. Monday - 4 Tuesday - 10 Wednesday - 4 Thursday - 12 Again, the good news is each…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin has finally been reunited with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Wedneday, January 11, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or learning…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Boston Bruins have been terrific to begin the NHL season. In fact, at the time of writing, the Bruins haven't lost in regulation in 22 home games. Boston holds the best overall record in the Eastern Conference, giving fans plenty of reasons to feel optimistic for the second half of the season.…

The NHL's biggest regular-season game annually is the Winter Classic. It's usually played on New Year's Day, but was pushed back this year because the NFL took over Jan. 1. The 14th Winter Classic features the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins and will be played at historic Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox. The Bruins, yet to lose a…

One of the Eastern Conference's top teams is proving they are for real. The 2022-23 Boston Bruins opened the season with key players out with injuries. In addition to that, a new head coach was in place. Overcoming that adversity and defying the odds, the Bruins proved they're for real on their recent stretch of play. You can say they had an easy…

Rewind the clock three years and what you felt in those early days of Maple Leafs training camp was relief. Relief because the organization managed to get Mitch Marner's signature on a contract without a protracted and messy standoff. But relief, too, because they'd finally brought an end to a multi-year cycle of questions and speculation about the…

It wasn't that long ago that the Washington Capitals were out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Now they are closing in on first place in the Metropolitan Division and welcomed veteran forwards Niklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back to the line. The Boston Bruins followed up a win over Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic by winning all…

Are the Boston Bruins an offensive juggernaut? It's way too early to make drastic claims, but it's also impossible to ignore the Bruins' frantic pace out of the gate. The B's have utilized an uptempo style under new head coach Jim Montgomery that's predicated on speed off the rush and the team's first four hockey games have sailed "Over" the…

With the teams separated by 38 points in the standings, this would seem to be no problem for the Bruins to wrap up their three-game swing through California with a routine victory. However, three of Boston's four regulation losses have come against teams not currently in playoff position. The Bruins are 4-1 when playing on the second night of…

The 2022-23 NHL season begins in earnest Tuesday night with the New York Rangers hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Vegas Golden Knights. Most of the league starts up Wednesday night, including the defending champion Colorado Avalanche. The Eastern Conference, in particular, is absolutely loaded. Four of the teams…

The Boston Bruins will take on the San Jose Sharks in an NHL game on Saturday. Boston have had a fantastic season and are leading the Atlantic Division with 64 points. They come into the game after two back-to-back wins and would like to continue this and stay ahead of the rest in the division. The Sharks have endured a poor season and come into…

The league-leading Boston Bruins (30-4-4, first Atlantic) come to town to face off against the San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, seventh Pacific), and a rough night has never seemed so imminent. The Bruins are having a good "year," winning their last two contests, including the Winter Classic win against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a padded 5-2 victory…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (30-4-4, 64 pts) @ San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, 32 pts) TIME: 10:30 P.M. ET TV: NESN, NBCSCA Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Here's the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don't forget to for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo! Money Line: Bruins (-250), Sharks (+200) Puck Line:…

Tonight in Unpacks: 2022's list of the top 100 telecasts shows just how valuable sports programming is as networks struggle to attract viewers to scripted fare, with the NFL dominating the slate. Other headlines: NFL approves playoff scenarios as NFLPA execs chime in Hamlin crisis brought back difficult memories for veteran producers Winter Classic…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (20-3-1, 41 pts) vs Colorado Avalanche (13-9-1, 27 pts) TIME: 9 P.M. ET, TV: NESN, ALT Network Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche square off in a rematch in Denver tonight after the Bruins beat the Avalanche 5-1 at TD Garden on Saturday…

The Boston Bruins are far and away the best team in hockey. They're 30-4-4, the favorite to win the Stanley Cup at+500 according to BetOnline.ag, and also have the favorite to win the NHL's Coach of the Year award behind their bench. The Jack Adams Trophy is given to the league's best head coach in a given season, and Jim Montgomery is the current…

While viewers on the east coast may be in for a late-night, the Boston Bruins will travel nearly 3000 miles to take on the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Bruins-Kings prediction and pick will be unveiled. Owning the most points in the NHL with 60, the Bruins could not be possibly playing any better at…

It will be East vs West when the Boston Bruins (62 points) visit the Los Angeles Kings (50 points) Thursday night. Boston is currently first in the Atlantic division and are, by far, the best in the NHL. Los Angeles is second in the Pacific and have built a comfortable gap over third place. Below is my NHL betting pick for Bruins vs Kings. This…

This Thursday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights Leg 1: Penguins team total OVER 3.5 ( +150) Leg 2: Golden Knights team total OVER 2.5 ( -185) Leg 3: Jake…

The Boston Bruins will take on the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL game on Thursday. Boston have had a fantastic season and are leading the Atlantic Division with 60 points. They come with a win and would like to stay ahead of the rest with a similar display in this game. Los Angeles have played well to move second in the Eastern Conference Pacific…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (26-4-2, 54 pts) @ New Jersey Devils (22-9-2, 46 pts) TIME: 7 P.M. ET TV: NESN, MSGSN2 Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Betting Lines Here's the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don't forget to for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo! Money Line: Bruins (-118), Devils (-104) Puck…

An Eastern Conference battle is set for New Year's Eve when the Buffalo Sabres (36 points) visit the Boston Bruins (59 points). Buffalo is currently fifth in the Atlantic division and are eight points back of a Wild Card spot. Boston is the best team in the league and have a big cushion on the second-best team. Below is my NHL betting pick for…

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action on Saturday. Buffalo have been inconsistent this season but have found a kind of consistency lately. Placed fifth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with 36 points, they can move fourth in the standings with a win in this game. Boston have had a fantastic season so far with 28…

The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is set to take place on January 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will mark the 14th Winter Classic in NHL history. The Boston Bruins come into this game as the best team in the NHL with a record of 28-4-3 (59 points) and currently sit atop the…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Boston Bruins (27-4-3) wrap up a three-game road trip Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils (22-10-2) at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. This is the second time in five days that these teams have met in Northern New Jersey, with Boston coming away with a 4-3 victory in the first battle on…

It was a thriller the last time the Boston Bruins played the New Jersey Devils and we get an encore in this immediate rematch. Boston edged New Jersey 4-3 last week in a game that saw the Devils mount a furious rally that ultimately fell short. The NHL odds now have this one nearly as a toss up though leaning slightly on Boston. Check the…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the Boston Bruins and…

All eyes are on goal-scoring in the NHL at present, but it isn't McDavid's mission or Tage's tear that has us talking. We were thinking about beyond 802, but now that Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe, we've turned to 894, the once untouchable career goals total by the Great One. However, this year's Rocket Richard Trophy race is shaping…

Boston Bruins will face Ottawa Senators in the NHL on Tuesday. Boston have had a memorable season so far with 56 points. They currently occupy the top spot in the Eastern Conference Atlantic and will look for another win to maintain their comfortable lead atop the standings. There has been no end to Ottawa's difficulties this season. They are…

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the Boston Bruins in NHL on Saturday. Columbus are coming off another loss in their previous game. Placed last in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 22 points, they need wins on the trot to save their season. Boston have had a memorable season so far, having won 23 times in 29 outings. They are in the top…

The Winnipeg Jets are another dealing with a ton of injuries and might be without Connor Hellebuyck, Blake Wheeler, Nikolaj Ehlers and Nate Schmidt. The Boston Bruins still haven't lost a game in regulation at home. The Bruins are playing the final game of a five-game home stand and would love to finish it on a strong note. You have to give…

The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers are in the top 10 in goals-against average in the month of December while ranking in the middle of the pack in goals scored per game. The Bruins have allowed 16 goals in eight games during the month while the Panthers have given up 23 goals in nine games. The Bruins were the first team to 50 points. However,…

The Florida Panthers will have their hands full again against the league-leading Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden. And the injury bug will not do them any favors. Again. The last time the Panthers made the trip to Boston, they had to play a man down with Brandon Montour nursing an injury and later had to play with four defensemen after Aaron…

Two Atlantic division foes collide tonight from TD Garden, with the Boston Bruins playing host to the Florida Panthers. The Bruins and Panthers are set to meet for the third time this season, which has seen the teams split the first two contests. Boston won on home ice 5-3, while the Panthers responded at home with a 5-2 win. Tonight's matchup…

The Panthers are nursing a long list of injuries and have the daunting task of attempting to deliver the Bruins their first regulation loss at TD Garden this season. With little value on the Boston moneyline, we're turning our attention to the Over/Under. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Boston Bruins remain as the only team in the NHL that hasn't…