Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (37-23-8) will take on the Boston Bruins (37-23-8) on Saturday.

The Boston Bruins will look for better times on the ice after their 3-2 defeat to the Canadiens their last time out. The Bruins had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. In the outing, they scored on 2 of the 28 shots they attempted. In addition, they had 4 chances on the power play and netted 1 goal. Boston accumulated 2 minutes in the box in this contest.

Boston Bruins opponents have 239 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have earned 53 goals in those chances. The Bruins have seen 2,032 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .896. Boston has taken 1,857 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.9%. When at even strength, the Bruins have surrendered 158 goals while getting 172 as an offensive unit. Boston has tallied 206 power play opportunities and they have scored 49 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 23.79%. For the year, the have a total of 82 points and their points percentage is sitting at .603. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 221 goals (11th in the NHL) so far this year and have conceded 211.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jeremy Swayman. During his career on the ice, Swayman has tallied 140 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .617. His save percentage currently sits at .909 for his 10,181 mins between the pipes. Swayman has seen 6,548 shot attempts against him and has amassed 5,954 total saves. Opponents have tallied 594 goals versus Swayman in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.62. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 127-76-26 and got the start in 227 games. Swayman has been involved in 235 games over the course of his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Detroit went up against the Flames in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the victory by a final score of 5-2. They had 4 power play chances in this contest and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings recorded 5 goals of the 25 shots on goal they were seeking.

Detroit has tried 1,911 shots (16th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.36%, while allowing their opponents 1,887 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 78.65% on their opponents 178 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.4%. They have a tally of 210 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 21.90%. The Red Wings have earned 152 goals at even strength and 46 goals (10th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 200 goals to be scored by of a combination of 162 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 198 goals, 82 points, as well as a points percentage of .603.

On the other side of the ice you will find John Gibson in the crease. He has accounted for 15,089 stops out of the 16,586 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .910. Gibson has accumulated a career mark of 229-232-66 and has participated in 551 contests. He has been a starter 539 games and has been on the ice for 26,925 mins. Gibson's percentage of quality starts is 54.4% and he has accumulated 293 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.78 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,497 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Detroit

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