NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres, March 25

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Buffalo Sabres hosting the Boston Bruins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions

Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres

Head-to-Head: Bruins 2-1 Sabres

How to Watch: US TV: TNT, HBO Max; TruTV; NESN. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres. Joonas Korpisalo is the projected starter after Jeremy Swayman got the call against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston is 5-2-3 in its previous 10 games but did suffer a loss to Toronto in its last time out. The Bruins are holding the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders are lurking. Morgan Geekie is first on the club in goals with 34 so far this season.

Buffalo is expected to give Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen the start in goal in the first game back from the team’s West Coast trip. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sabres are 8-1-1 in the last 10 games but are coming off a wild 6-5 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Tage Thompson leads the team in goals (36) and points (72) so far this season.

Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. However, the Sabres get back on track with a win.

Prediction: Sabres win 4-3.

New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Head-to-Head: Rangers 0-2 Maple Leafs

How to Watch: US TV: MSG; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our second and final game of NHL predictions is an Original Six battle between the New York Rangers and the Maple Leafs. Igor Shesterkin is the probable starter for the Rangers, who are 4-5-1 in their previous 10 games. This includes a five-game losing streak, which has pretty much crushed any chance of them getting back on track. Mika Zibanejad leads the team in goals (30), assists (37), and points (67).

Joseph Woll is the expected starter for the Maple Leafs, who are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. However, Toronto is coming off a victory against rival Boston on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs are without captain Auston Matthews for the rest of the season, so the club is just playing out the string. William Nylander leads the club in assists (42) and points (67).

Both teams had lofty expectations for the season. However, Toronto collects the win at home.

Prediction: Maple Leafs win 4-2.

Best Bets

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props bets. The over/under for the Bruins and the Sabres is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.

As far as individual props, take David Pastrnak to have a multiple-point night for Boston. On the Buffalo end of things, take Alex Tuch to get a goal.

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