- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Bruins (+126) Maple Leafs (-152)
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This Saturday, the Boston Bruins (8-7-0) will visit Scotiabank Arena with intentions of overcoming the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-5-1). The current betting line stands with Boston at +126 and Toronto at -152. The total goals for the match are projected at 6.
The Bruins demonstrated a solid performance in their last game, ending in a 3-3 draw against the Islanders. They showed a moderate offensive display, putting 27 shots on goal and scoring on 3 attempts. Additionally, they had 4 power play chances, converting 1 into a goal while accumulating 10 penalty minutes.
Boston’s opponents have accumulated 58 power play opportunities (ranking 1st in the league) and scored 10 goals in these scenarios. So far, the Bruins have faced 452 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .887. On offense, they’ve taken 396 shots with a success rate of 12.1%. Even at equal strength, they’ve allowed 41 goals while netting 37. The Bruins have had 50 power play opportunities, converting 11 for a success rate of 22.00%. They currently stand at 16 points with a points percentage of .533. The team has registered 48 goals (5th in the NHL), while allowing 51 to their opponents.
Jeremy Swayman is the expected goalie for this contest. Throughout his professional career, Swayman has achieved 116 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .604. With a save percentage of .910 over 10,093 minutes on the ice, he has faced 5,526 shots, making 5,027 saves. Swayman has a career total of 499 goals allowed with an average of 2.60 goals against per game, and has a record of 106-66-22 after starting in 192 games.
In their previous matchup, the Maple Leafs faced the Mammoth, securing a 5-3 victory, despite only attempting 1 power play shot which did not result in a goal. Toronto found the back of the net five times out of 19 shots during the game.
With 393 shots taken (ranked 13th in the league), Toronto has a shot percentage of 13.23% and has allowed 406 shots against. Their penalty kill is operating at 83.33%, successfully defending against 42 power play attempts. Toronto has had 34 power play opportunities, with an efficiency rate of 11.76%. They have scored 48 goals at even strength but only 4 goals (30th in the NHL) on the power play. Over the current season, the Leafs have conceded 50 goals — 43 at even strength and 7 while shorthanded. Toronto holds 52 goals, 17 points, with a points percentage of .607.
Anticipated to guard the net is Anthony Stolarz, who has a career record of 70-43-13 over 153 games played. Achieving a quality start rate of 60.6%, he has 77 quality starts in total. Stolarz has made 3,859 saves from 4,215 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .916. He averages 2.80 goals against per game, having allowed a total of 356 goals. Stolarz has been a starting goaltender in 127 matches and has recorded 7,553 minutes in play.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL face-off against the spread or the moneyline?
Expert’s Choice: Bet on Toronto (-152)
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