The Boston Bruins (28-28-8) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (37-21-4) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This Atlantic Division clash is crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their positions in the standings.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins have had a challenging season, currently sitting in the middle of the Atlantic Division. They have lost three straight games and are 1-6-2 since February 5. Key players for the Bruins include:
David Pastrnak: Leading the team with 32 goals and 46 assists.
Pavel Zacha: Contributing 12 goals and 27 assists.
Jeremy Swayman: The goaltender with an 18-21-6 record, a 3.00 goals-against average (GAA), and an .896 save percentage (SV%) this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning are currently third in the Atlantic Division and have been in excellent form, winning 10 of their last 11 games. They have averaged 4.27 goals per game since February 41. Key players for the Lightning include:
Nikita Kucherov: Leading the team with 28 goals and 64 assists.
Brandon Hagel: Adding 30 goals and 40 assists.
Andrei Vasilevskiy: The goaltender with a 30-16-3 record, a 2.18 GAA, and a .922 SV% this season.
Game Insights
Goals/Game: The Lightning are averaging 3.60 goals per game, while the Bruins are averaging 2.69 goals.
Rebounds/Game: The Lightning lead in rebounds per game, with 46.0, while the Bruins average 45.1.
Threes Made/Game: The Lightning make 15.2 three-pointers per game, while the Bruins average 12.9.
Injuries and Trades
Bruins: The Bruins recently traded away key players, including captain Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo. They acquired Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju to keep them competitive3.
Lightning: The status of captain Victor Hedman is uncertain due to a lower-body injury.
Boston Bruins 5.5
Tampa Bay Lightning – 295
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 7, 2025
