Islanders vs Bruins Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

On Sunday, the New York Islanders (14-18-7) face off against the Boston Bruins (20-16-4) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Boston comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Toronto. In a tight 2-1 defeat against the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins saw their lone goal come from Elias Lindholm. Throughout this season, David Pastrnak has been a standout performer for the Bruins, accumulating an impressive 38 points to lead the team in scoring. Following closely behind is Brad Marchand, who has amassed 31 points. Marchand also holds the distinction of being the Bruins' top goal scorer, with 15 goals under his belt this season. Pastrnak plays a vital role as well, topping Boston's assist chart with 25 assists. In recent games, the Bruins have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 2.4 goals per game over their last five matchups. This performance has left them holding the third spot in the Atlantic Division standings. Determined to end their current losing streak, the Bruins are preparing to face the New York Islanders at TD Garden. On average, Boston's offense has managed to score 2.6 goals per game this season.

New York enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their recent 2-1 defeat against Toronto, Scott Mayfield was the only player from the Islanders to find the back of the net. This season, Anders Lee stands out as the top scorer for New York, accumulating 30 points in total. Following closely, Bo Horvat ranks as the second-highest scorer on the team, having earned 27 points. Anders Lee also leads the team in goals, having netted 16 so far. Meanwhile, Bo Horvat has been the top playmaker for the Islanders, contributing with 17 assists. Over the past five matches, New York has been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 3.6 goals per game, which has placed them at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. The team is eager to break their losing streak as they prepare to take on the Bruins, a team that has been performing quite well this season. On average, the Islanders manage to score 2.6 goals per game.

The Boston Bruins have been performing exceptionally well when playing on their home court, largely due to their outstanding defensive efforts. Although they've lost three of their last five matchups, their defense has shown remarkable improvement and resilience. Meanwhile, the Islanders have struggled to secure victories while away from home and are currently positioned at the bottom of their division. They are eager to turn things around by pulling off a surprising win against the Bruins, aiming for a significant upset at TD Garden. Final Score Prediction, Boston Bruins win 3-0.