Game Details
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
Venue: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114. This historic arena, opened in 1995 with a seating capacity of 17,850 for hockey, is the home of the Boston Bruins and known for its passionate fans and iconic banners from six Stanley Cup championships. Located in Boston’s West End, it features modern amenities like high-definition video boards and a lively atmosphere that often provides a significant home-ice advantage, especially in defensive battles.
Recent Team Forms
The Bruins are coming off a tough loss but have shown resilience, while the Flames are in a deep slump.
Here’s a breakdown of their last five games (most recent first):
Calgary Flames (0-5 in last 5; streak: L5):
Loss 1-4 at Montreal (Jan 7; outshot 32-29, poor power play at 0-for-3).
Loss 1-5 vs. Seattle (Jan 5; Dustin Wolf made 41 saves but offense managed only 1 goal).
Loss 2-3 at Philadelphia (Jan 3; close game but defensive errors late).
Loss 3-4 vs. Vancouver (Dec 31; OT loss after blowing a lead).
Loss 1-3 vs. Edmonton (Dec 29; shut down offensively). Calgary has averaged just 1.6 goals per game in this skid while allowing 3.8, with road struggles evident (3-12-2 away overall). Their power play ranks 25th league-wide at 16.5%.
Boston Bruins (2-3 in last 5; streak: L1):
Loss 4-7 vs. Seattle (Jan 6; defensive collapse allowed 7 goals, Pastrnak scored twice).
Win 5-3 at Toronto (Jan 3; strong third period with 3 goals).
Loss 2-3 vs. Tampa Bay (Jan 1; OT loss after tying late).
Win 4-2 vs. Washington (Dec 30; Jeremy Swayman 28 saves).
Loss 1-4 at Florida (Dec 28; outshot 35-22). Boston averages 3.2 goals per game recently but has allowed 3.8 in losses. Home form is decent (12-8-1 at TD Garden), fueled by a top-10 penalty kill at 82.5%.
Series History
The Bruins hold a commanding all-time edge over the Flames, leading 67-43-10-4 in 124 regular-season meetings (including Atlanta Flames era). Boston has won 9 of the last 12 encounters, with an average total of 5.8 goals per game.
Previous Meeting (2025-26 Season): None yet; last was December 17, 2024 – Bruins 4-3 OT (at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary). David Pastrnak scored the OT winner.
Other Recent Games: December 17, 2024 – Bruins 4-3 OT; March 10, 2025 – Bruins 4-2. The series often features tight, low-scoring affairs, with under hitting in 6 of the last 10 (average margin 2.1 goals). Calgary’s last win in Boston was February 2023 (3-2 OT).
Boston aims to continue their dominance, while Calgary seeks a rare road upset.
Injury Report
Injuries could sway this matchup, with both teams missing key depth pieces. Updates as of January 8, 2026 (morning shootaround):
Calgary Flames:
Devin Cooley (G): Day-to-Day – Illness (missed recent games; backup to Dustin Wolf).
Jake Bean (D): Out – Undisclosed (surgery; indefinite, out since early season).
Sam Honzek (F): Out – Upper Body (surgery; out six months).
Zayne Parekh (D): Out – Upper Body (reevaluated weekly).
Kevin Bahl (D): Questionable – Undisclosed (day-to-day; impacts blue line depth). The Flames’ defense is thinned, forcing reliance on veterans like Rasmus Andersson.
Boston Bruins:
Hampus Lindholm (D): Out – Undisclosed (IR; placed Jan 6, out indefinitely; major blow to top pair).
John Beecher (C): Out – Lower Body (IR; expected back Jan 19).
Henri Jokiharju (D): Questionable – Undisclosed (practiced Jan 7; could return).
Tanner Jeannot (F): Questionable – Undisclosed (practiced Jan 7; potential return).
Jordan Harris (D): Day-to-Day – Lower Body (questionable for lineup). Boston’s blue line is vulnerable without Lindholm, shifting more minutes to Charlie McAvoy.
Key Player Matchups
This inter-conference clash features offensive stars against stingy defenses, with goaltending likely key in a low-scoring tilt.
David Pastrnak (BOS, RW) vs. Rasmus Andersson (CGY, D): Pastrnak leads Boston with 19 goals and 28 assists; Andersson must use physicality to limit his one-timers. Pastrnak’s speed could exploit Calgary’s slower blue line.
Nazem Kadri (CGY, C) vs. Charlie McAvoy (BOS, D): Kadri (team-high points) thrives in the slot; McAvoy’s shutdown ability (averaging 24+ minutes) could neutralize him, especially with Lindholm out.
Jeremy Swayman (BOS, G) vs. Dustin Wolf (CGY, G): Swayman (.915 SV% recently) faces Calgary’s low-shot volume; Wolf (41 saves in last loss) must handle Boston’s high-danger chances.
Boston’s depth edges Calgary’s, but injuries level the ice.
Betting Trends
Calgary Flames: 17-26 ATS overall; 8-13 ATS on the road. Unders have hit in 7 of last 10 (low-scoring skid), and as underdogs, 5-16 SU but 10-11 ATS. 0-5 ATS in last 5 games.
Boston Bruins: 21-22 ATS; 11-10 ATS at home. Overs in 5 of last 10, but as favorites, 15-7 SU and 12-10 ATS. 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-Head Trends: Under in 6 of last 10 (avg. 5.8 goals); Bruins 9-3 SU in last 12, but Flames 5-4 ATS as underdogs. Recent games average under 6 goals.
League-Wide: NHL unders cashing at 55% in inter-conference games; home favorites like Boston are 58% ATS this season.
Game Odds
Calgary Flames 6.5
Boston Bruins – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 7, 2026
