The New York Islanders will head to TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday night to face the Boston Bruins in one of 16 games in the NHL on the night. Boston is playing on the second night of a back-to-back here and will try to overcome fatigue to get a win at home. Before the puck drops in this Eastern Conference matchup, continue reading to get my Islanders vs Bruins prediction on the ice.
Our Islanders vs Bruins Pick
- Pick: Islanders to win
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:15 PM EDT
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Islanders’ Offensive Surge: The Islanders have been averaging 3.75 goals per game, ranking them among the league’s top offenses. Bo Horvat leads the team with nine points, including five goals, while Anders Lee has contributed eight points with six assists. They will try to keep things rolling offensively against a Bruins team playing for the second night in a row.
- Bruins’ Defensive Woes: Boston has allowed 3.82 goals per game, one of the highest marks in the league. Last night’s 7-2 loss to Ottawa highlighted their defensive struggles, as they allowed four goals in the third period alone. They will try to get back on track defensively against the high-octane offense of the Islanders.
- Goaltending Concerns: Jeremy Swayman has faced challenges in net for the Bruins, with a save percentage of .708 in their recent loss to Ottawa. Swayman could be held out tonight given that he was in goal for that poor performance just one night ago. Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has had struggles of his own with a 3.70 GAA going into this contest.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | Anytime Goal Scorer |
| Anders Lee | Over 0.5 Assists |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of three meetings between these teams in the regular season.
- Boston is 7-4 on the puckline heading into this contest.
- The Islanders are 4-4 on the puckline going into this game.
- Boston is 6-5 to the over through their first 11 games of the season.
- Seven of the Islanders’ eight games this season have gone over their totals.
Islanders vs Bruins Model Projection
- Score Projection: Islanders 4 – Bruins 2
- Win Probability: Islanders 56%, Bruins 44%
Final Thoughts
Despite playing on the road, the Islanders enter this game with a strong offensive lineup and a more stable goaltending situation. The Bruins’ recent defensive issues and goaltending struggles make them vulnerable here, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston’s home-ice advantage cannot be overlooked, but the Islanders’ should get the win tonight and prolong the struggles of a disappointing Bruins team.
