- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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This Wednesday, the Boston Bruins (39-23-8) head to KeyBank Center aiming to secure a victory against the Buffalo Sabres (44-20-7).
In their previous outing, the Boston Bruins celebrated a 4-2 win over the Red Wings. The Bruins incurred 8 penalty minutes and capitalized on 1 of their 3 power play opportunities. The team’s offensive skills were evident as they managed to score on 4 out of 27 shot attempts.
While playing at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 159 goals but have netted 181 times. Opponents have been granted 247 power play chances (1st in the league), successfully scoring 55. With a total of 231 goals (ranking 9th in the NHL) against 214 allowed, the Bruins’ shot percentage stands at 12.1% from 1,911 shots taken. This season, they’ve earned 86 points with a points percentage of .614. They’ve faced 2,101 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .898, while converting 50 of 210 power play chances for a success rate of 23.81%.
In goal for this matchup is Joonas Korpisalo, who has played 329 career NHL games. His record stands at 137-126-36, with 298 of those as a starter. Throughout his tenure, Korpisalo has faced 932 goals against, holding a goals-against average of 3.13. Out of 9,302 shots against him, he has made 8,370 saves, resulting in a .900 save percentage over 16,119 minutes in goal. To date, he has achieved 144 quality starts, marking a quality start percentage of .483.
Buffalo, in their last meeting, faced off against the Ducks, narrowly losing 6-5. They were unable to score during their 3 power play attempts, managing to find the net 5 times from 29 shots on goal.
The Sabres have compiled 204 goals at even strength and 43 while on the power play (ranking 15th in professional hockey). With 1,991 shot attempts (13th in the NHL) and a shooting percentage of 12.41%, they have allowed 2,090 opposition shots. Across the season, the Buffalo Sabres have recorded 247 goals, 95 points, and a points percentage of .669. They have permitted 207 goals against, with 172 at even strength and 35 while shorthanded. Buffalo has had 211 power play opportunities, boasting a conversion rate of 20.38% and successfully killing 81.87% of 193 opposing power plays, leading to a save percentage of 90.1%.
Guarding the net for Buffalo is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. He has faced an average of 2.93 goals per game and has allowed a total of 521 goals. Luukkonen’s quality start percentage is 55.1%, achieving 98 quality starts in his career. He has started 178 games, skating for 8,282 minutes, with a career record of 88-73-17 over 183 games played. Luukkonen has managed 4,671 saves from 5,192 shots, resulting in a .900 save percentage.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Selection: Back Boston
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