Predators vs Bruins Prediction
The Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at TD Garden.
Bruins Defense Impresses in Game 1
The Bruins looked impressive in the first game against the Boston Bruins and they were able to secure the 3-1 victory. The Bruins gave up a goal in the first period, but the defense really stepped up in the next two periods. Linus Ullmark only faced 21 shots on goal and he saved 20 of them. The offense was led by David Pastrnak and he finished with two goals and four shots on goal. Trent Frederic had a goal and three shots on goal. In this game, the Bruins defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
Predators Coming off Shutout
The Predators sit with a 1-1 record and they are coming off a victory in the last game. In the first game the Predators faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and they lost 5-3. In the last game against the Seattle Kraken, they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Juuso Parssinen finished with one goal and three shots on goal. Juuse Saros stopped all 23 of the shots that he faced. In this game if the Predators want to secure the victory, the defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Predators defense was good in the last game, but in the first game the defense really struggled, and the defense is going to have major issues in the last game. Look for the Bruins offense to score at least four goals here, and that is going to be the difference. The Predators offense is going to really struggle, and the Bruins will get the job done. Back the Bruins on the puck line.
