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New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 5, 2025

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Jan 5, 2025 6:47 PM
The New York Islanders, currently on a three-game losing skid, head to TD Garden on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM to take on the Boston Bruins, who lead the regular season series 1-0. The Islanders will look to snap their slump against a Bruins team that's been strong at home, with a 12-6-2 record at TD Garden. A win would be crucial for the Islanders, who trail the Bruins by 9 points in the standings.
New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

NYI
BOS
Over
7.5
+162
Under
7.5
-179
NYI
-1.5
+125
BOS
+1.5
-152
NYI
ML
-303
BOS
ML
+300

Islanders vs Bruins statistics

Stat Islanders Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.59 2.61
Goals Against Average 3.15 3.07
Shots per Game 28.8 27.9
Shots Against per Game 28.7 26.8
Power Play Goals 11 17
Power Play Goals Against 31 31
Short Handed Goals 3 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 219 431
Power Play Percentage 11.0 12.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 63.5 76.2

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/2/25 @ New York Rangers L 2-1
12/31/24 @ Washington Capitals L 3-1
12/28/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-0
12/27/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 6-2
12/23/24 vs Washington Capitals W 4-1

New York Islanders recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/2/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 2-1
12/31/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs L 3-1
12/29/24 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 3-2
12/28/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 6-3
12/23/24 vs Buffalo Sabres L 7-1

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve
  • David Pastrnak (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Elias Lindholm (C): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Kastelic (C): Day-To-Day
  • Andrew Peeke (D): Out

New York Islanders injuries

  • Simon Holmstrom (RW): Out
  • Isaiah George (D): Out
  • Kyle MacLean (C): Day-To-Day
  • Semyon Varlamov (G): Injured Reserve
  • Anthony Duclair (LW): Injured Reserve

Islanders vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sun 6:00 PM

Islanders vs Bruins predictions

The New York Islanders are coming into the matchup on the back of a three-game losing streak, and honestly, things might be a bit bumpy. With Anders Lee dealing with a day-to-day injury, fans are left guessing whether he'll grace the ice and bring his scoring flair. Lee leads the team with 16 goals, and he's the kind of player who can shift the momentum of a game when he's at his best. Meanwhile, Bo Horvat is another key player the Islanders will be banking on, especially with his 17 assists this season. If he can step up and set the pace, there’s a chance the Islanders could break their unfortunate streak. But hockey, as you know, is always unpredictable!

On the Boston Bruins side, eyes are on David Pastrnak, who seems to be an unstoppable force. His incredible stats, accumulating 40 points with 15 goals and 25 assists, make him the player to watch for the Bruins. Although listed as day-to-day, Pastrnak's presence on the rink can electrify the crowd at TD Garden and propel the Bruins forward with ease. The depth of his skillset allows Boston to maintain pressure on their opponents, a style that's served them well this season. Pastrnak is the kind of player who seems to have a knack for delivering that clutch play right when it's needed, an invaluable trait in close matchups.

With both teams bringing their A-game, it’s going to be quite the spectacle. The spark of Pastrnak on home ice, however, might just be the Bruins' secret weapon to tip the scales in their favor. Considering Boston’s solid home record and the Islanders’ struggle to find victories recently, the Bruins are likely to take this one. But who knows, that's why we love hockey, right? Each game is a fresh story waiting to unfold. Whether you're cheering for blue and orange or black and yellow, one thing’s for sure: this is going to be one exciting showdown!

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