- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Venue: TD Garden located in Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
- Betting Odds/Spread: Blackhawks (+120) Bruins (-144)
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The Boston Bruins, coming off a 33-39-10 season, are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who finished with a record of 25-46-11, at TD Garden this Thursday. The moneyline shows the Blackhawks at +120 while the Bruins start at -144. The total for the game is established at 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks head into this match on a high note after a 4-3 victory against the Senators in their previous outing. Chicago faced 8 penalty minutes in that game and capitalized on 1 of their 3 power play opportunities. Their offensive capabilities were evident as they scored on 4 out of 16 shots taken.
Last season, the Chicago Blackhawks netted 224 goals (26th in the NHL) while allowing 292 goals against. They ended the season with 61 points, achieving a points percentage of .372. The Blackhawks capitalized on 47 goals from 189 power play chances, giving them a conversion rate of 24.87%. At even strength, they allowed 245 goals while scoring 177. With a total of 2,005 shot attempts, they achieved an 11.2% shooting percentage. Their opponents took 2,550 shots on goal, resulting in a save percentage of .885. Chicago’s opponents received 227 power play opportunities (16th in the NHL) and converted 47 goals from those chances.
In goal for the Blackhawks will be Spencer Knight, who has participated in 95 games throughout his career. Knight holds a record of 49-33-9 and has started 85 of those matches. Throughout his career, he has faced 2,612 shots and made 2,361 saves, resulting in a career save percentage of .904 across 3,207 minutes played. Knight has achieved 44 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .518.
In their last outing, the Boston Bruins faced the New Jersey Devils, resulting in a narrow 5-4 loss. Despite having 2 power play opportunities, Boston couldn’t capitalize. They managed to score 4 goals out of 24 shots on goal.
The Bruins attempted 2,173 shots (29th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.22%, while allowing 2,346 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage stood at 76.27% against 236 power play opportunities, resulting in a save percentage of 88.4%. Boston had 230 power play chances, achieving a success rate of 15.22%. They scored 187 goals at even strength, with 35 goals on the power play (29th in the NHL). In total, they conceded 271 goals, comprising 215 goals at even strength and 56 while shorthanded. The Bruins concluded last season with 222 goals, 76 points, and a points percentage of .463.
Expected to be in goal for the Bruins is Jeremy Swayman. He has made 4,783 saves out of 5,254 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .910. Swayman has a career record of 101-62-22 across 190 games and has commenced 183 of those games, logging a total of 7,711 minutes. His quality start rate is at 60.1%, achieving 110 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents have averaged 3.66 goals per game against him, totaling 471 goals allowed.
Who will take home the victory in tonight’s NHL duel against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Chicago (+120)
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