Boston vs Chicago Prediction 9 October 2025
📣 The Bruins are set to play their second consecutive game, this time hosting the Blackhawks. Can Pastrnak and company secure another victory? Young stars Nazar and Bedard will be eager to find the back of the net against Boston, looking to bounce back after their opening game setback against Florida.
Head-to-Head
The "Bears" and the "Hawks" faced off twice last season, each securing an away victory. In early December, Boston's lineup still featured forward Brad Marchand. The right winger netted two goals, leading his team to a 4-2 victory. Justin Brazeau also played for the "Bears" at that time, though he now suits up for Pittsburgh and has already scored twice against the "Rangers" in the season opener. On April 11th at TD Garden, the Illinois squad took their revenge with a 5-2 win. Captain Nick Foligno, who spent two seasons in Boston, scored twice for the "Hawks." Ryan Donato, for whom the Massachusetts team was his first NHL club, also made his mark.
Head-to-head statistics Boston - Chicago
Boston Bruins Team Overview
Last season, the Bears stumbled, finishing only 15th in the Eastern Conference. During the offseason, they bolstered their lineup with Viktor Arvidsson, Sean Kuraly, Mikey Eyssimont, and Tanner Jeannot. In the opening game of the new season, the Massachusetts squad triumphed over Washington with a 3-1 victory. The players who fans in yellow and black jerseys pinned their hopes on delivered. Top-line skaters Morgan Geekie, David Pastrnak, and Elias Lindholm each tallied two points. Overall, the Bears fired 21 shots at Logan Thompson's net but played less disciplined and turned over the puck more frequently. Boston's defensemen performed well: Nikita Zadorov and Andrew Peeke combined to block eight shots from Washington's players. Among the defensemen, only Hampus Lindholm ended the game with a negative plus-minus rating.
Match Results: Boston Bruins
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
After another disappointing season, the Hawks parted ways with veterans Patrick Maroon and Alec Martinez, and chose not to retain 25-year-old Philipp Kurashev. The team from the Windy City is now led by American coach Jeff Blashill, who previously managed Detroit and the U.S. national team. In their first regular-season game, the Hawks faced off against the Panthers, fresh off their Stanley Cup victory. Florida, missing some key starters, still managed to edge out a win against the Illinois squad (3-2). Center Frank Nazar left the best impression with a goal and an assist. Defenseman Alex Vlasic appears to have recovered from a lower-body injury and is expected to play against Boston. He will replace 22-year-old Ethan Del Mastro, who logged nearly 18 minutes in the game against the Panthers.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
🏒 Projected Lineups
Boston: Korpisalo - Lorey, McAvoy - Geekie, Lindholm, Pastrnak
Chicago: Knight - Vlasic, Rinzel - Colton Dach, Bedard, Burakovsky
🥅 Goaltenders
After Jeremy Swayman's stellar performance in the opener against the Capitals, the American will be given a rest. Stepping in for him is 31-year-old Joonas Korpisalo, who played 27 games for Boston last season, posting a goals-against average of 2.90. Korpisalo is best known for his time with Columbus.
This season, the Blackhawks will rely on Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom as their last line of defense. Knight previously played for Florida, where he managed just over 20 games per season. Last regular season, Spencer allowed an average of 3.18 goals per game while donning the Blackhawks jersey.
Editor's Prediction
In the clash between the "Bears" and the "Hawks," we suggest considering the over on a total of 5.5 goals. This total has hit in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these teams on Boston ice. The ability of backup Korpisalo to withstand Chicago's dynamic young players is questionable, and Illinois' team doesn't boast a strong defensive line either. We anticipate that Pastrňák and Lindholm will score their routine goals on consecutive days.No comments
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