- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: WXPX-TV
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The exciting NHL matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4) and the Boston Bruins (32-20-3) will take place at Amalie Arena this Sunday.
In their last game, the Boston Bruins secured a decisive 6-3 victory against the Flyers. The Bruins showcased a powerful offensive strategy, successfully netting 6 goals from 27 total shots. Although they had one power play opportunity, they were unable to capitalize on it. Additionally, Boston accumulated 12 penalty minutes during the game.
The Bruins’ opponents have been awarded 201 power play opportunities this season, ranking them first in the NHL, resulting in 45 goals. The Bruins’ defense has faced 1,640 shots, boasting a save percentage of .896. They’ve taken 1,487 shots and maintain a shooting percentage of 12.4%. Even at even strength, Boston has conceded 125 goals while scoring 142. With 157 power play chances, they’ve converted on 42, achieving a 26.75% success rate. This season, the Bruins have a total of 67 points with a points percentage of .609. They have scored 184 goals, placing them 4th in the NHL, while allowing 170 goals against.
Starting in goal for the Bruins will be Jeremy Swayman. Throughout his career, Swayman has participated in 227 games, achieving a record of 123 wins, 74 losses, and 24 overtime losses. He has been in net for 219 of those games, facing 6,326 shots and making 5,751 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .909 over 10,161 minutes. He has recorded 135 quality starts, indicating a quality start rate of .616.
Conversely, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced the Jets in their previous outing, clinching a 4-1 win. They had one power play opportunity without a goal but managed to score 4 goals from 37 shots taken.
The Lightning have registered 1,439 shots (ranking 23rd in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 12.51%. Their defense has faced 1,354 shots, resulting in a penalty kill rate of 84.57% against 162 power plays faced, along with a save percentage of 90.5%. They have capitalized on 160 power play opportunities, achieving a rate of 21.25%. Tampa Bay has scored 146 goals at even strength and 34 while on the power play (ranked 13th in the league). This season, they have given up 129 goals, including 104 at even strength and 25 while short-handed. Currently, the Lightning have tallied 180 goals and hold 72 points, giving them a points percentage of .692.
In goal for the Lightning is expected to be Andrei Vasilevskiy. With a career record of 355 wins, 170 losses, and 38 overtime losses, he has participated in 574 games. Vasilevskiy boasts a quality start percentage of 58.9%, having achieved 332 quality starts throughout his career. He has made 15,567 saves on 16,971 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .917, while allowing an average of 2.49 goals per game, totaling 1,404 goals against. Vasilevskiy has started 564 games, racking up 28,705 minutes on the ice.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling NHL clash tonight against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Boston
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