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The Boston Bruins (9-4-1) carry a four-game home win streak into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (4-9), who have lost five in a row on the road, on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have scored 22 goals over their last 10 games, while giving up 30 goals. A total of 33 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into four power-play goals (12.1%). They are 4-6-0 over those games.
Blackhawks vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Bruins 5, Blackhawks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-231)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Bruins (-1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins (9-4-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the three games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (good for three points).
- In the four games this season the Bruins scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Boston lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals nine times, and are 9-0-0 in those games.
- In the three games when Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 2-1-0 to record four points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 4-1-0 (eight points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 5-3-1 (11 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (4-9 overall) have posted a record of 1-0-1 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- Chicago has earned four points (2-2-0) in its four games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Chicago has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals four times, earning six points from those matchups (3-1-0).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned six points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.57 | Goals Scored | 2.08 | 31st |
| 2nd | 2.29 | Goals Allowed | 3.69 | 29th |
| 23rd | 25.9 | Shots | 21.6 | 31st |
| 15th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 28th |
| 16th | 20.93% | Power Play % | 10% | 32nd |
| 18th | 77.55% | Penalty Kill % | 78.05% | 17th |
Blackhawks vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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