Two heavyweights square off in the desert as the Boston Bruins (3-1-0) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (2-0-2) at T-Mobile Arena. Boston’s PK has been spotless so far, but Vegas’ top-10 shot volume and a humming power play at 26.67% make this a high-leverage special teams battle.
With Adin Hill tracking day-to-day and Jeremy Swayman bringing a career .911 SV%, expect a playoff-type chess match in the slot and netfront.
Can Pastrňák’s line tilt the ice, or do Eichel & Marner control tempo at home?
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📺 Where to Watch Bruins vs. Golden Knights? (October 16)
| Item | Details |
| Date | Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN+ (local: Vegas 34) |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV |
| Stream | Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) |
💸 Betting Odds & Lines
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 (+114) | -226 to -152 (primary: -226) | 6 (some books 6.5) |
| Bruins | +1.5 (-135) | +185 to +126 (primary: +185) | Under/Over |
Book note: Some shops list 6.5. Our total recommendation below applies up to 6.5.
📊 Team Snapshot
Current Form (2025-26)
| Team | Record | GF | GA | Shots For | Shooting % | PP | PK | Team SV% |
| Bruins | 3-1-0 | 13 | 9 | 119 | 10.9% | 12.5% (2/16) | 100% (0/14 allowed) | .914 |
| Golden Knights | 2-0-2 | 14 | 12 | 123 | 11.38% | 26.67% (4/15) | 66.67% (6 GA on 18 opp.) | .880 |
Last Season Benchmarks (context)
| Category | Bruins (’24-25) | Golden Knights (’24-25) |
| Goals / Game | 2.71 (27th) | 3.34 (5th) |
| Goals Against / Game | 3.30 (26th) | 2.61 (3rd) |
| Goal Diff | -49 (28th) | +60 (3rd) |
| Power Play | 15.22% (29th) | 28.34% (2nd) |
| PK | — | — |
🧊 Probable Goalies
| Team | Goalie | Career GP | Record | GAA | SV% | QS% |
| Bruins | Jeremy Swayman | 192 | 103-62-22 | 2.56 | .911 | .605 |
| Golden Knights | Adin Hill (DTD) | 189 | 96-64-15 | 2.62 | .908 | .528 |
Note: Hill listed day-to-day. If he’s unavailable, market may nudge toward the Under due to Vegas tightening the structure in front of the backup.
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
| Bruins | Hampus Lindholm | Lower Body | Day-to-Day |
| Golden Knights | Jakub Demek | Undisclosed | Out |
| Alex Pietrangelo | Hip | Out for Season | |
| Trevor Connelly | Lower Body | Out | |
| Jordan Gustafson | Undisclosed | Out | |
| Adin Hill | Lower Body | Day-to-Day | |
| Noah Hanifin | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day | |
| Brett Howden | Lower Body | Day-to-Day |
🌟 Players to Watch
| Player | Team | 2024-25 Pts | Notes |
| David Pastrňák | BOS | 106 (43G, 63A) | Elite shooter; Bruins’ best path at 5v5 production. |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | 56 (33G, 23A) | Secondary scoring that opens lanes for Pasta. |
| Mitchell Marner | VGK | 102 (27G, 75A) | Primary zone entry/PP QB from the wall. |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | 94 (28G, 66A) | OZ retrievals & bumper looks—key vs BOS PK. |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | 61 (32G, 29A) | Netfront finishing on a PP clicking at 26.67%. |
📈 Betting Trends
- Vegas ML (fav): 47-27 last season when favored; 12-4 when ≤ -235.
- Boston as dog: 15 wins in 49 games as underdogs (30.6%).
- Totals: Bruins 36 & VGK 39 games over 6.5 last year (market variance; current form leans tighter).
- Special teams edge: Vegas PP (26.67%) vs Boston PK 100%—huge leverage either way.
🎯 Props We Like
| Prop | Odds* |
| David Pastrňák Anytime Goal | +140 |
| Jack Eichel Anytime Goal | +145 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev Anytime Goal | +165 |
| Mitchell Marner Anytime Goal | +180 |
| Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal | +210 |
*From your provided ranges; shop lines day-of.
🧩 ClutchBuzz Same Game Parlay
- Golden Knights ML (home edge & PP threat)
- Under 6.5 (market allowing 6.5 at some books; 6 = push risk)
- Eichel 1+ point (or) Marner 1+ point
Est. combo: ~+350 to +425 depending on book
🏁 Final ClutchBuzz Pick
| Market | Pick |
| Moneyline | Golden Knights ML (−226 to −152; playable to −185) |
| Puck Line | Bruins +1.5 (for parlay protection) |
| Total | Under 6 (prefer Under 6.5 if available) |
| Score | Golden Knights 4 – Bruins 2 |
Why: Vegas drives more consistent 5v5 looks and owns the special-teams ceiling (26.67% PP) against a Bruins team still finding a groove at 5v4 (12.5%). Boston’s PK perfection regresses eventually—Vegas’ bumper/slot looks with Eichel/Marner/Hertl test even elite units. Goaltending tilts slightly Bruins if Hill sits, but Knights’ territorial edge at home prevails.
