Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders Picks and Predictions October 28th 2025

New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The New York Islanders travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET on ESPN+.

The Islanders enter on a five-game unbeaten streak (4-0-1) and have quickly turned things around after a slow start. Meanwhile, the Bruins look to stop a spiral that’s seen them lose seven of their last eight games, including Monday’s 7-2 setback in Ottawa.

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Line Movement and Odds

The Islanders opened as -136 favorites, while the Bruins are priced at +112 at home. The total is set at 6.0 goals. New York’s recent consistency has drawn betting attention, while Boston’s penalty struggles could again prove costly.

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New York Islanders Outlook

New York’s early-season chemistry has clicked, thanks to the top-line trio of Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and Anders Lee. The Isles pushed their unbeaten run to five games before dropping a shootout in Philadelphia. Lee leads the charge with eight points over his last four outings, while Barzal continues to anchor the team’s transition game.

Defensively, New York has found structure despite injuries. Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer logged a career-high 27:40 last weekend, while Ilya Sorokin remains steady in goal with a .915 save percentage. The Islanders’ power play has emerged as a major weapon, ranking seventh in the league with 10 man-advantage goals.

Head coach Patrick Roy’s squad has outscored opponents 20-11 during its current hot stretch and aims to capitalize on Boston’s recent penalty issues.

New York Islanders Injury Report

• Ethan Bear – out (undisclosed)
• Pierre Engvall – out (ankle)
• Alexander Romanov – out (upper body)
• Maxim Shabanov – questionable (undisclosed)
• Semyon Varlamov – out (lower body)

Boston Bruins Outlook

The Bruins are trying to find stability after another lopsided defeat, this time 7-2 against Ottawa. Penalties again proved costly as Boston gave up four power-play goals. Coach Marco Sturm emphasized discipline as a priority moving forward.

Morgan Geekie has been a bright spot offensively, scoring five goals in his last four games and leading the team with seven on the season. David Pastrnak, however, has been held to one shot in consecutive outings.

Boston still ranks second in total shots (303) and first in hits and blocks, but their inability to stay out of the box has undermined those strengths. With Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo both struggling, the Bruins will need sharper play in front of their goalies to turn things around at home.

Boston Bruins Injury Report

• Jordan Harris – out (undisclosed)
• Hampus Lindholm – out (undisclosed)

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

Boston’s penalty-kill unit will face a stiff challenge against one of the NHL’s most effective power plays. The Islanders’ discipline, pace, and defensive reads under Roy have made them difficult to chase on the scoreboard.

For the Bruins, the key lies in maintaining 5-on-5 control and avoiding extended time in the box. If Pastrnak and Geekie can ignite early, Boston can use its physicality to keep pace. Otherwise, New York’s puck movement and transition speed should dictate the game.

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Best Bets and Prediction

The Islanders have momentum, chemistry, and special-teams confidence heading into Boston. The Bruins’ penalty issues and goaltending concerns make it tough to back them against a disciplined New York team that thrives on mistakes.

Projected Score: Islanders 4, Bruins 3
Best Bet: New York Islanders Moneyline (-136)
Secondary Lean: Over 6.0 (-105)

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