- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
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The Calgary Flames (18-20-4) are heading to TD Garden this Thursday to face off against the Boston Bruins (22-19-2).
The Flames faced a tough defeat in their previous game, losing 5-1 to the Kraken. Calgary spent 2 minutes in the penalty box and had a single power play chance, but failed to capitalize. The team’s offensive efforts were disappointing as they managed to convert only 1 goal from 42 shots.
In even-strength scenarios, the Flames have conceded 100 goals while scoring 91. Their opponents have taken advantage of 128 power play opportunities (ranked 15th in the league), scoring 24 goals during those sessions. Offensively, Calgary has netted just 110 goals this season (30th in the NHL) while allowing 124. With 1,238 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 8.9%. Currently, they have 40 points with a points percentage of .476. Defensively, they have faced 1,204 shots and are posting a save percentage of .897. The Flames have also had 131 power play opportunities but have only converted 19 goals, yielding a power play success rate of 14.50%.
Devin Cooley is likely to be the starting goalie for this matchup. Throughout his career, Cooley has notched 10 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .625. He holds a save percentage of .898 over 347 minutes in net, having faced 519 shots and recorded 466 saves. Throughout his career, he has conceded 53 goals, leading to a goals against average of 3.31. His overall record stands at 6-7-3 after 16 starts in 19 games played.
In their last game, the Bruins suffered a loss against the Kraken, ending 7-4. Boston had 3 power play opportunities, converting once, while they scored 4 goals from 36 shots on goal.
The Bruins have managed 1,170 shots this season (17th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.54%, while allowing 1,290 shots against. Their penalty kill has been effective at a rate of 79.04%, having faced 167 power play opportunities. Their current save percentage stands at 89.0%. On the power play, Boston has had 127 chances and is converting at a rate of 25.98%. So far, they’ve registered 102 even-strength goals and 33 power play goals (7th in the league), while conceding 142 total goals: 107 at even strength and 35 while shorthanded. This season, the Bruins accumulate 135 goals, 46 points, and a points percentage of .535.
Jeremy Swayman is expected to guard the net for Boston. He boasts a career record of 117-73-24 over 220 games played. His quality start rate stands at 61.3%, contributing to his 130 quality starts. With 5,563 saves on 6,120 shots, his save percentage is .909, and he’s allowed an average of 2.63 goals per game, concluding with a total of 557 goals against. He has been named a starter in 212 games with a total ice time of 10,144 minutes.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown, according to the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back Calgary
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