- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network South
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The Nashville Predators (27-25-8) will host the Boston Bruins (33-21-5) this Thursday at Bridgestone Arena, aiming to claim victory against their formidable opponents.
The Boston Bruins enter this matchup riding high after their recent 2-1 win over the Penguins. Despite not showcasing their offensive prowess, they managed to score on 2 of their 28 shots on goal. They had three power play opportunities but failed to capitalize on those chances, accruing 8 penalty minutes during the match.
At even strength, the Bruins have allowed 134 goals while scoring 153. Their opponents have amassed 215 power play opportunities—leading the league—resulting in 50 goals. Offensively, Boston has netted 198 goals this season (10th overall) while conceding 184. With 1,600 shots attempted, they maintain a shooting percentage of 12.4%. Currently, the team sits with 71 points and a points percentage of .602. They’ve faced 1,769 shots against them, recording a .896 save percentage. The Bruins’ power play has converted on 45 out of 173 chances, bringing their success rate to 26.01%.
In goal for Boston will be Jeremy Swayman. Over his NHL career, he has participated in 229 games, boasting a record of 123 wins against 75 losses and 25 overtime losses. Swayman has seen 582 goals scored against him, with an average of 2.63 goals against per game. He has faced 6,388 shots and made 5,806 saves, resulting in a .909 save percentage across 10,166 minutes played. Over his career, he has achieved 135 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .611.
On the flip side, the Nashville Predators faced off against the Blue Jackets in their last match and suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat. They converted 1 of 2 power play opportunities and managed to score twice on 25 shots.
This season, the Predators have scored 174 goals, earning 62 points and a points percentage of .517. They have allowed 207 goals against them, with 171 at even strength and 36 while short-handed. Nashville has tallied 134 even-strength goals and 40 power play goals (ranking 13th league-wide), with a power play rate of 22.60% across 177 opportunities. They’ve taken 1,712 shots (14th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.16%. Conversely, they’ve allowed their opponents 1,757 shots, holding a penalty kill rate of 80.00% against 180 power play attempts, with an overall save percentage of 88.2%.
In net for the Predators will be Juuse Saros. Opposing teams average 2.71 goals against him, and throughout his career, he has surrendered a total of 1,185 goals. Saros boasts a quality start rate of 57.9%, having recorded 253 quality starts in his professional career. He has been between the pipes for 437 games, accumulating 21,734 minutes of playtime. His career record stands at 223 wins, 168 losses, and 44 overtime losses, with a total of 454 games played. He has made 12,287 saves from 13,472 shots, granting him a save percentage of .912.
Which team will come out on top in this NHL showdown?
My Prediction: Choose Boston
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