The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-12) head into TD Garden tonight to face the Boston Bruins (28-20-2) in a clash between two teams looking to bounce back. Both teams recently had significant winning streaks snapped—Vegas at seven games and Boston at six—making this a critical “refocus” game for both sides.
Game Information
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV/Streaming: ESPN+, NESN, SCRI
Key Matchup: Offense vs. Resilient Defense
| Stat | Vegas Golden Knights | Boston Bruins |
| Record | 24-12-12 (2nd in Pacific) | 28-20-2 (4th in Atlantic) |
| Goals For/Game | 3.3 (10th) | 3.3 (8th) |
| Goals Against/Game | 3.0 (8th) | 3.1 (20th) |
| Power Play % | 26.5% (4th) | 25.5% (5th) |
Vegas has been elite on the power play this season, but they are currently battling a massive injury bug. They are without six key players, including William Karlsson, Brayden McNabb, and Brandon Saad, none of whom are expected back before the Olympic break. Recently acquired Mitch Marner and star Jack Eichel will need to carry the offensive load.
Boston is led by Morgan Geekie (26 goals) and the ever-dangerous David Pastrnak (59 points). After a humbling 6-2 loss to Dallas on Tuesday where Jeremy Swayman was pulled, expect the Bruins to play a much tighter, more physical defensive game under rookie coach Marco Sturm.
Injury Report
- Vegas: William Karlsson (LB), Brett Howden (LB), Brandon Saad (Undisclosed), Brayden McNabb (UB), Colton Sissons (UB), and Carter Hart (LB) are all OUT.
- Boston: No major injuries listed; the roster is largely healthy and looking to capitalize on Vegas’ depleted depth.
Betting Odds & Prediction
- Moneyline: Vegas (-137) | Boston (+114)
- Over/Under: 6
- The Vibe: Despite being the road favorite, Vegas is leaning heavily on their top stars due to injuries. Boston has been strong at home (17-8-1) and will be highly motivated to erase the memory of their last blowout loss.