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Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview
Boston starts a brutal three-game swing out West with a stop at T-Mobile Arena to face Vegas. The Bruins took their first loss Monday and now play three games in four nights. Vegas returns home off a 4–2 win in Calgary, powered by Jack Eichel’s two goals and a four-game point streak. Puck drop: Thu, Oct 16, 2025 • 10:00 PM ET • ESPN+.
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Line Movement and Odds
Market favors the home side.
- Moneyline: Bruins +190 / Golden Knights −228
- Puck Line: BOS −1.5 (−137) / VGK +1.5 (+113)
- Total: 6.0 (−113/−108)
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Matchup Breakdown
Boston (3–1–0): Fast 3–0 start, then a 4–3 loss to Tampa after falling behind 3–0. Depth scoring has been fine; special teams and first-period readiness are the levers. Jeremy Swayman has been sharp; blue line has 68 blocks through four. Marco Sturm rolls four lines on a tight schedule (Denver/Utah back-to-back next).
Vegas (2–0–2): OT-heavy road trip ended with a regulation win at Calgary. Eichel is driving play (9 pts in 4 GP). Structure under Bruce Cassidy remains intact despite goalie uncertainty. Even-strength forecheck can stress Boston’s exits; T-Mobile last change helps on matchups versus Pastrnak/Mittelstadt lines.
Injuries and Conditions
Bruins
- D Hampus Lindholm — Questionable (lower body)
Golden Knights
- G Adin Hill — Questionable (lower body)
- D Noah Hanifin — Questionable
- D Alex Pietrangelo — Out (personal)
- F Brett Howden — Questionable (lower body)
- Depth: Connelly, Demek, Gustafson out
Goalie note: If Hill sits, Akira Schmid likely starts after 19/19 in relief at CGY.
Best Bets and Prediction
Boston’s schedule spot is rough. Vegas has form, last change, and Eichel in rhythm. Bruins can hang if Swayman steals early and the PP hits, but VGK depth tilts it.
- Moneyline lean: Golden Knights −228
- Total lean: Over 6.0 (−113)
- Projected score: Golden Knights 4, Bruins 2
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