- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
- Betting Odds: Bruins (+110) | Sabres (-130)
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KeyBank Center is set to host the clash where the Buffalo Sabres (18-14-4) aim to outplay the Boston Bruins (20-17-1) this Saturday. The betting lines position Boston at +110 while Buffalo stands at -130, with the total at 6 goals.
The Boston Bruins are looking for redemption following a disappointing 6-2 defeat against the Canadiens in their last match. Their offensive output was lacking, managing to convert only 2 of their 28 shot attempts. They capitalized on 1 out of 5 power play chances and accumulated 36 penalty minutes during the game.
This season, Boston’s opponents have had a league-high 144 power play opportunities, converting 30 goals. The Bruins have faced 1,139 shots with a save percentage of .890. Boston’s offense has generated 1,034 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 11.6%. Even strength has seen the Bruins yielding 95 goals while scoring 91. With 114 power play chances, they’ve scored 29 goals, leading to a conversion rate of 25.44%. Currently, they hold 41 points with a points percentage of .539, having scored 120 goals (6th in the NHL) while conceding 125.
Expected to be in net is Jeremy Swayman, who has conceded 545 goals during his NHL career, with a goals-against average of 2.62 per game. Swayman has appeared in 216 matches, holding a save percentage of .909 over 10,134 minutes. He boasts a career record of 115-72-23, and has started as the primary goaltender in 208 games, accumulating 127 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .611. So far, he has faced 6,004 shots, recording 5,459 saves.
In their recent matchup, Buffalo achieved a close victory over the Senators, winning 3-2. The Sabres had just 1 power play opportunity but couldn’t convert. They scored 3 goals out of 25 shots on target.
Buffalo has taken 1,017 shots (ranked 17th) this season, with a shooting percentage of 10.72%, while allowing 1,068 shots against. Their penalty kill efficiency stands at 84.47%, having resisted 103 power play chances. The save percentage for the Sabres is currently 89.0%. On offense, they have 109 power play opportunities, translating to a conversion rate of 20.18%. Overall, Buffalo has scored 109 goals, accumulating 40 points and a points percentage of .556.
In goal for Buffalo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to take the ice. He has made 4,226 saves out of 4,708 shots faced, boasting a save percentage of .898. His career record is 76-70-16, participating in 166 games, with 161 of those as a starter and totaling 8,242 minutes on the ice. Luukkonen has achieved a quality start percentage of 52.8%, earning 85 quality starts in his career. Opponents average 2.99 goals per game against him, having allowed a total of 482 goals.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NHL showdown, both against the spread and moneyline?
Selection: Back Boston (+110)
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