On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings (0-0) face off against the Boston Bruins (0-1) 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 three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five preseason games prior to their regular season game against Montreal. In their last season, David Pastrnak was the standout performer for the Boston Bruins, topping the team’s point tally with 110 points. He not only scored the most goals for Boston, netting 47 times, but also led in assists with a total of 63. Meanwhile, Brad Marchand was the second-highest scorer for the Bruins, contributing 67 points. Recently, over their past five games, the team has conceded an average of 3.2 goals per game. By the end of the season, Boston secured a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division, trailing Florida by a single point. As they prepare to host the Kings at the TD Garden, the Bruins are eager to build early momentum. Reflecting on their overall performance last season, Boston averaged 3.2 goals per game.

Los Angeles enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five preseason games prior to their regular season opener against Buffalo. Last season, Adrian Kempe emerged as the top scorer for the Los Angeles Kings, accumulating a total of 75 points. Close on his heels was Kevin Fiala, who secured the second spot with 73 points. When it came to goal-scoring prowess, Trevor Moore led the team by netting 31 goals. Kempe also showcased his playmaking skills by leading the team in assists, contributing a total of 47 assists throughout the season. In their recent string of five games, the Kings have managed an average of 3.2 goals per game, culminating in a third-place finish in the Pacific Division standings, trailing the Vancouver team by ten points. With the new season underway, the Kings are aiming to build momentum, especially after securing a crucial away win against the formidable Boston Bruins. Overall, throughout the last season, the Kings maintained an average scoring rate of 3.1 goals per game.