- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
- Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-144) Flames (+120)
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The Bruins are looking to rebound after a tough 6-2 defeat against the Canadiens in their last game. During that match, Boston accrued 36 penalty minutes and had five power play chances, scoring once. They struggled offensively, converting only 2 of 28 shots on goal.
This season, Boston’s opponents have received 144 power play opportunities (ranking 1st in the league) and have scored 30 goals on those chances. The Bruins have faced 1,139 shots, achieving a save percentage of .890. With 1,034 shots taken, they hold a shooting percentage of 11.6%. At even strength, Boston has yielded 95 goals while scoring 91. They have converted 29 out of 114 power play opportunities, securing a rate of 25.44%. Currently, the Bruins have accumulated 41 points with a points percentage of .539. Offensively, they have netted 120 goals (6th in the league) while allowing 125 goals against.
In goal for Boston will be Jeremy Swayman, who has seen action in 216 professional games. He holds a career record of 115-72-23 and has started in 208 contests. Throughout his career, Swayman has allowed 545 goals, maintaining a goals against average of 2.62. Facing 6,004 shots, he boasts a save percentage of .909 over 10,134 minutes played, with 127 quality starts, translating to a rate of .611.
Calgary, on the other hand, last faced the Oilers, suffering a defeat of 5-1. They had four power play opportunities in that match but failed to convert, scoring just once out of 19 shots taken.
This season, the Calgary Flames have recorded 96 goals and 34 points, with a points percentage of .459. They have conceded 111 goals, with 88 goals allowed at even strength and 23 while short-handed. Calgary has scored 80 goals at even strength and 16 goals (30th in the league) during power plays, converting only 13.56% of 118 power play chances. They rank 6th in the NHL with 1,095 shots taken, achieving a shooting percentage of 8.77%, and allowing 1,057 shots against, with a penalty kill percentage of 80.51% on 118 opponent power plays.
Dustin Wolf will be in goal for Calgary, with opponents averaging 2.78 goals against him, allowing a total of 267 goals. Wolf has a quality start percentage of 53.1%, having completed 51 quality starts in 96 games with an ice time of 3,826 minutes. He holds a record of 48-37-11 with 2,496 saves out of 2,763 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .903.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Take Calgary (+120)
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