Venue & Game Details
Location: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NESN / MSG-B
Team Records & Recent Form
Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0): Dropped their opener, struggling defensively after allowing 4+ goals. Last season they ranked 10th in goals scored (265) but 29th in goals allowed (287).
Boston Bruins (2-0-0): Off to a strong start, winning their first two games. Despite finishing 27th in goals scored (222) last season, they’ve leaned on David Pastrnak and improved depth scoring.
Recent Form (last 5 games, including preseason):
Sabres: L–L–L–W–L
Bruins: W–W–W–W–L
Injury Report
Sabres:
Josh Norris (C) – Oblique, probable
Beck Malenstyn (LW) – Undisclosed, probable
Jordan Greenway (LW) – Lower body, probable
Owen Power (D) – Lower body, probable
Bruins:
Hampus Lindholm (D) – Kneecap, probable
Charlie McAvoy (D) – Shoulder, probable
Tanner Jeannot (LW) – Groin, probable
Mark Kastelic (C) – Upper body, probable
Key Player Matchups
David Pastrnak (BOS) vs. Tage Thompson (BUF): Elite scorers who can change the game with one shift. Pastrnak’s creativity vs. Thompson’s size and shot power is must-watch.
Charlie McAvoy (BOS) vs. Owen Power (BUF): Two cornerstone defensemen, both returning from injury concerns, tasked with stabilizing their blue lines.
Goaltending: Linus Ullmark (BOS) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF). Ullmark’s consistency gives Boston an edge, while Luukkonen must prove he can handle Boston’s forecheck.
Series History
2024–25 season series: Bruins won 3 of 4 meetings, outscoring Buffalo 14–9.
All-time: Boston has historically dominated Buffalo, especially at TD Garden.
Betting Trends:
Bruins games went Over 6.5 goals in 36 of 82 contests last season.
Sabres games went Over 6.5 in 45 of 82 contests.
Combined, these teams averaged 5.9 goals per game, slightly below this total, but conceded 6.8 goals per game, slightly above.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Buffalo.
Summary
Boston enters with momentum and a healthier roster, while Buffalo faces early pressure to avoid an 0-2 start. The Pastrnak–Thompson duel headlines the matchup, but Boston’s defensive core and Ullmark’s stability should tilt the balance. Expect the Bruins to control pace at TD Garden and extend their winning streak.
Game Odds
Buffalo Sabres 6.5
Boston Bruins – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
