Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 3/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

The Boston Bruins (39-23-8) are en route to KeyBank Center on Wednesday where they will try to defeat the Buffalo Sabres (44-20-7).

The Boston Bruins were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory against the Red Wings in their previous game. Boston garnered 8 penalty minutes in this game. In addition, they had 3 chances on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. The Bruins had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. In the matchup, they earned a goal on 4 of the 27 shots they tried.

When playing at even strength, the Bruins have surrendered 159 goals while having 181 themselves. Boston Bruins opponents have 247 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have come away with 55 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have tallied 231 goals (9th in the league) on the year and have surrendered 214. Boston has attempted 1,911 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.1%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 86 points and their points percentage comes in at .614. The Bruins thus far have had 2,101 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .898. Boston is sitting with 210 power play opportunities and they have notched 50 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 23.81%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Joonas Korpisalo. Korpisalo has taken the ice for 329 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a record of 137-126-36 and he was named the starter in 298 games. Opponents have racked up 932 goals against Korpisalo in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.13. Korpisalo has had 9,302 shots taken against him and he has 8,370 saves. He has a save percentage of .900 in his 16,119 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Korpisalo has earned 144 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .483.

In their last game, Buffalo faced off against the Ducks in a game where the Sabres took the defeat by a final score of 6-5. They had 3 power play attempts in this game but didn't score a goal. The Sabres recorded 5 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Sabres have accumulated 204 goals at even strength and 43 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Buffalo has tried 1,991 shots (13th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.41%, while allowing their opponents 2,090 shots. Over the course of the season, the Buffalo Sabres have accounted for 247 goals, 95 points, and a points percentage of .669. They have allowed 207 goals to be scored by way of 172 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 211 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 20.38%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 81.87% on their opponents 193 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%.

Across the rink you will find Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen patrolling the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.93 goals per contest and he has relinquished 521 goals altogether. Luukkonen's quality start rate is 55.1% and he has qualified for 98 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 178 contests and has been on the ice for 8,282 mins. Luukkonen has accumulated a career record of 88-73-17 and has participated in 183 games. He has gathered 4,671 stops out of 5,192 shots tried, giving him a rate of .900.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Boston

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