- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
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On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins (33-21-5) are set to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-15-13) at TD Garden.
The Penguins recently secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the Golden Knights. During this game, they accumulated 9 penalty minutes and converted 2 out of 4 power play opportunities. Demonstrating a strong offensive presence, Pittsburgh managed to score 5 times from their 22 shots on goal.
In terms of offensive strength, the Penguins have recorded 202 goals this season, placing them 7th in the league, while allowing 165 goals against. Currently, they stand at 75 points with a points percentage of .636. The team has had 157 chances on the power play, successfully scoring 42 times with a rate of 26.75%. While playing at even strength, they have conceded 138 goals and scored 160 themselves. Pittsburgh has attempted 1,717 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.8%. On the defensive side, they’ve faced 1,606 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .897. Their opponents have received 172 power play opportunities and have scored 27 goals during those chances, ranking 17th in professional hockey.
Starting in goal for the Penguins will be Stuart Skinner. Over his career, he has achieved 113 quality starts, with a quality starts rate of .551. His save percentage stands at .903, across 9,312 minutes in the net. Having faced 5,724 shots, Skinner has made 5,170 saves, resulting in 554 goals scored against him and an average of 2.70 goals allowed per game. His overall record is 117-66-20, with 205 games started throughout his NHL career.
The Boston Bruins faced the Flyers in their recent match, unfortunately suffering a 3-1 defeat. In that game, they managed to score 1 goal from 27 shot attempts and failed to capitalize on 3 power play opportunities.
On the season, the Bruins have scored 153 goals at even strength and 45 while on the power play, ranking 4th in the league. They’ve taken 1,600 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 12.38%, though they have allowed 1,769 shots against. This season, Boston has tallied 198 goals, earning them 71 points and a points percentage of .602. The team has conceded 184 goals, comprised of 134 at even strength and 50 with a man down. They’ve had 173 power play opportunities, achieving a power play conversion rate of 26.01%. Their penalty kill rate stands at 76.74% over 215 chances by the opposition, with a save percentage of 89.6%.
Defending the Bruins’ goal will be Jeremy Swayman, who has made 5,806 saves out of 6,388 shots, equating to a .909 save percentage. His career record is 123-75-25 after appearing in 229 games, with 221 starts and 10,166 minutes played. Swayman boasts a quality starts rate of 61.1%, amassing 135 quality starts throughout his career. He’s allowed an average of 2.63 goals per game, with a total of 582 goals against him.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Pittsburgh
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