Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM EST
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Moneyline: Hurricanes -188, Bruins +155
Game Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes travel to Boston for a Saturday matinee against a Bruins team that is severely hampered by injuries. The Hurricanes enter as heavy road favorites, and a look at the Bruins’ injury report makes it clear why.
The Bruins are facing a crisis on their blue line. The team is reeling from the long-term absences of its top defensemen. Star defenseman Charlie McAvoy is out for the season after suffering a serious AC joint injury, a devastating blow to the team’s defensive core and power play. Compounding the issue, fellow key defensemen Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed) and Jordan Harris (ankle surgery) have also been placed on injured reserve, leaving the Bruins without three of their most critical blueliners.
For Carolina, the injury situation is far less dire. Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere is listed as day-to-day, but the team otherwise appears healthy and ready to capitalize on Boston’s depleted roster. As one of the league’s top contenders, the Hurricanes possess the offensive depth and speed to exploit the significant gaps in the Bruins’ defense.
Prediction
The betting odds tell the story of this matchup. It’s difficult to see the injury-riddled Bruins keeping pace with the powerful Hurricanes. Boston’s identity is built on a strong defensive structure, but with McAvoy, Lindholm, and Harris all sidelined, that foundation has crumbled. The “next-man-up” mentality can only go so far when facing a team with the skill and tenacity of Carolina.
Expect the Hurricanes’ aggressive forecheck to overwhelm the makeshift Bruins defensive pairings, leading to sustained offensive zone time and numerous scoring chances. While playing at home may give Boston an initial emotional lift, the talent disparity—especially on defense—is too vast to ignore. Carolina should control this game from start to finish.
Final Score Prediction: Hurricanes 5, Bruins 2
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