Welcome back to NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we feature the and . NHL Predictions and Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks, Thursday Night Preview 2024-25 Season Series: Bruins went 0-1-1 Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Pacific) : NESN, Victory+, KCOP-13 The Boston Bruins return to TD Garden on Thursday night to take on the Anaheim Ducks. The Bruins are looking to snap a frustrating five-game losing streak. Boston is coming off a tough-luck 3–2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. That was an example of a game that slipped away in heartbreaking fashion. The Bruins tied the score with just 1:31 remaining in regulation, only to see ’s shot deflect off the post, then off defenceman , and into the net with 26 seconds left. The effort was there, but it was another tough break for a team searching for results. Ducks Riding Momentum After Win in Nashville Anaheim enters the matchup fresh off one of its best outings of the season. It was a 5–2 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. led the way with a goal and two assists, helping the Ducks secure their third victory of the year. The Ducks are powered by former New York Ranger and Boston College standout . He has brought leadership, speed, and a scoring touch to a young Anaheim lineup. Kreider is tied with another former BC Eagle, , for the team lead in goals with four. Three of Kreider’s tallies have come on the power play, and after scoring 22 goals last season with the Rangers, he’s off to a strong start in his first campaign with Anaheim. Bruins Defensive Woes Mounting Defensively, the Bruins’ struggles have been costly. They allowed just five goals through their first three games, but during their current five game skid, they’ve surrendered 21 goals for an average of 4.2 per night. If that trend continues, there won’t be many wins at the Garden this season. is the confirmed starter in goal for Boston. He comes in with an .865 save percentage, he has yet to hold an opponent under three goals this year. The Bruins need a steadier effort in front of him, particularly in the slot, where coverage has been an issue. Power Play Needs to Deliver Offensively, continues to lead the way with four goals and ten points, while has chipped in three goals, all on the power play. Boston’s power play ranks 24th in the NHL at 14.3% (4-for-28), and this matchup against Anaheim’s inconsistent penalty kill presents a prime opportunity to find some rhythm. The Bruins will also need more secondary scoring to climb out of this slump. , who notched two assists against Florida, could be a difference maker. Acquired from Colorado for last March, Mittelstadt was brought in to be a younger, more offensively dynamic version of Coyle and now’s the time for him to deliver. NHL Predictions Bruins 4, Ducks 3 Fun and entertaining game with Bruins getting the extra tally late to get the win. College Hockey Connection Local college hockey fans will enjoy a mini-reunion as former Northeastern Huskies and face off. Harris has appeared in five of Boston’s eight games this season, while Colangelo has earned a role in Anaheim’s bottom six. Main Photo Winslow Townson Imagn Images The post appeared first on .

They lost to . In their last game . recorded a hat trick with a goal, two assists, and a fight. If the Ducks score more than one goal, then they are 3-0-0 this season.

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