Boston vs Nashville Prediction 28 January 2026
🔊 Boston's shocking loss to New York has surely riled up the Bruins, whose position in the wildcard zone remains precarious. Especially considering that the Bruins have been unbeatable at home in 2026. Can the Predators halt their opponent's invincible home run? We prepare for this NHL regular season clash, delving into the head-to-head history and the latest team news.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, the teams have faced off in 8 matches: the Bruins have won 5 times, while the Predators have claimed victory in 3. The last two encounters ended with the Predators triumphing (4-0 and 6-3). This upcoming game marks their first head-to-head clash of the current season. Boston and Nashville will meet again in Tennessee after the Olympic Games.
Head-to-head statistics Boston - Nashville
Boston Bruins Team Overview
Despite suffering two defeats in a week, including a loss to the Eastern Conference's worst team, the New York Rangers (3-4 OT), the Bruins remain a playoff contender that demands attention. Boston (63 points in 53 games) holds a slight edge in the wild-card race over the Florida Panthers (59 points in 51 games). However, if unexpected losses like the one in New York pile up, the situation could turn dire-Boston hasn't missed the playoffs for two consecutive seasons in 20 years.
Their winning streak at TD Garden has now reached seven games, with the Bruins averaging 4.3 goals per game while conceding just 1.6 during this stretch. Right now, Boston stands as the top home team in the East (39 points). Only the Colorado Avalanche perform better at home across the league (44 points).
In terms of injuries, Boston isn't in critical condition: Nikita Zadorov missed the game in New York but is likely to be ready to return at home. Jordan Harris remains with the AHL's Providence team following an injury, having recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in two games.
Match Results: Boston Bruins
Nashville Predators Team Overview
The Predators wrapped up their home series with just two points out of a possible six. Nashville still have a solid chance to break into the top 8, trailing by only three points in the wild-card race.
On the road, the Predators alternate between wins and losses. In January, Andrew Brunette's squad suffered defeats against Seattle (1-4), Edmonton (2-6), and Vegas (2-7). Notably, they delivered a commanding victory over regular-season leaders Colorado (7-3). Nonetheless, Nashville remain one of the weakest teams in the West when it comes to away performances, averaging less than a point per game.
As Swedish defenseman Adam Wilsby returned from injury, Nicolas Hague found himself on the injured list, missing the matchup against Utah. The timeline for the Canadian defenseman's return is still uncertain.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
⚡️ Key Players
The leading scorer for the Bruins this season is Czech star David Pastrnak, who surpassed the 900-point mark in the NHL with a hat-trick of assists against the Rangers. The club legend has been with Boston since 2014 and has accumulated 67 points (21 goals, 46 assists) this season, extending his scoring streak to seven games. In 2026, Pastrnak went pointless only once.
The Predators' offensive leader is Ryan O'Reilly with 50 points. The Canadian forward had a point streak spanning six games before facing the Mammoths, but he failed to register any points in the final home game of the series. Meanwhile, Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault have each scored in consecutive games, combining for six goals in matchups against Ottawa (5-3) and Utah.
🥅 Goaltending
In the game against the New York Rangers, the home team's net was guarded by Joonas Korpisalo, who posted an 85.7% save percentage with 24 saves. Jeremy Swayman has a higher average save percentage this season at 90.3.
Nashville's Finnish goalie Juuse Saros has played three consecutive games without substitutions, yet his save percentage hasn't exceeded 90 in any of them. The game against Buffalo was particularly challenging, as the 30-year-old was pulled after allowing four goals in just 24 minutes. It's important to note that Saros faces the heaviest workload this season, with 1,119 shots against him-more than any other NHL goaltender.
Editorial Prediction
Losing to the bottom team of the conference in New York is a blow to the Bruins' pride. Boston will be eager to bounce back quickly, especially since they are on a seven-game home winning streak.
In 2026, Boston hasn't lost two consecutive games. After a defeat in Seattle, they crushed Calgary at home (4-1), and following a setback in Dallas, they triumphed over Vegas on home ice (4-3). It's likely the Bruins will try to replicate this pattern, so we're backing a Boston win (including OT and shootouts).
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