- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden in Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
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The Nashville Predators (24-23-4) are set to visit TD Garden on Tuesday for a clash against the Boston Bruins (30-20-2).
In their previous outing, the Nashville Predators suffered a disappointing 5-2 defeat to the Mammoth. During that game, Nashville committed 4 penalty minutes and had 3 power play attempts, successfully scoring on 1 of them. Offensively, the Predators struggled, managing only 2 goals from 29 total shots on goal.
This season, opponents of the Nashville Predators have had 152 power play opportunities (16th in the NHL), converting 30 into goals. The Predators have faced 1,477 shots, achieving a save percentage of .882. They’ve taken 1,437 shots of their own, indicating a shooting percentage of 10.1%. When playing at even strength, the Predators have allowed 144 goals while scoring 113 themselves. Nashville has capitalized on 153 power play chances, netting 32 goals for a success rate of 20.92%. Currently, they have earned 52 points, with a points percentage of .510. Offensively, the Predators rank 23rd in the NHL with 145 goals scored and have conceded 174 goals.
In goal for the Predators will be Juuse Saros. Over his career, Saros has recorded 251 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .582. He holds a save percentage of .913 over 21,720 minutes of game time, having faced 13,294 shots and made 12,132 saves. Throughout his professional journey, Saros has allowed 1,162 goals, maintaining a goals against average of 2.70. His record stands at 222 wins, 167 losses, and 41 ties, after starting in 431 games; he has played a total of 448 matches in the NHL.
In Boston’s last game, they faced off against the Canadiens and emerged victorious with a score of 4-3. The Bruins managed to score 4 goals from 21 shots on goal and converted 3 out of 4 power play opportunities.
The Bruins have amassed a total of 130 goals at even strength and 42 goals (ranking 4th in the league) on the power play. With 1,408 shots taken (18th overall), Boston boasts a shot percentage of 12.22% while allowing 1,546 shots against. They currently have 172 goals and 62 points, with a points percentage of .596. The team has surrendered 161 goals, comprising 118 at even strength and 43 while short-handed. With 152 power play opportunities, Boston’s power play efficiency stands at 27.63%. They also hold a penalty kill rate of 77.37% against 190 opponent power plays, coupled with a save percentage of 89.6%.
Starting for the Bruins will be Joonas Korpisalo. Korpisalo has a career record of 136 wins, 125 losses, and 32 ties and has participated in 323 games. His quality start percentage is 49.0%, with 143 quality starts in his career. He has stopped 8,200 of the 9,108 shots faced, yielding a save percentage of .900. Opposing teams have averaged 3.11 goals per game against him, with a total of 908 goals allowed throughout his career. He has been a starting goalie in 292 games, logging 16,104 minutes on the ice.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Nashville
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