Nashville Predators 0–6 Boston Bruins: match recap

Nashville Predators0
Boston Bruins6

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Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins finished 0–6 (NHL) on October 22, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

The Boston Bruins delivered a dominant 6-0 shutout victory over the Nashville Predators, completely controlling the game from start to finish.

The Bruins jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring six unanswered goals while holding the Predators scoreless. Boston's offensive pressure was relentless, and they capitalized on their chances effectively. Nashville struggled to generate any sustained offense, managing only even shot volume but failing to convert. The home-ice advantage played a role, but Boston's performance was overwhelmingly superior across the board.

Key factors

  • Boston's scoring efficiency: 6 goals on even shot volume reflects clinical finishing.
  • Nashville's inability to generate offense despite matching shot totals.
  • Home-ice advantage amplified Boston's already strong form.

The Analyst's take

This was a statement win for Boston, showcasing their ability to dominate even against a team that matched them in shot volume. Nashville faces a tough road ahead, needing to improve their finishing and defensive structure to compete at this level. The model share heavily favors Boston in this matchup, reflecting their clear advantage in recent form.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: Boston Bruins, 4-1 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Nashville Predators.

Matchup to watch: Nashville Predators’ attack (index 92) against Boston Bruins’ defence (index 71).

Matchup to watch: Boston Bruins’ attack (index 115) against Nashville Predators’ defence (index 96).

Recent form: last 5

Nashville Predators: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Nashville Predators
Oct 18, 2026vs St. Louis BluesW5–2
Oct 16, 2026vs San Jose SharksL2–3
Oct 14, 2026vs Vegas Golden KnightsL2–5
Oct 10, 2026at Ottawa SenatorsL2–3
Oct 8, 2026at Montreal CanadiensW5–2

Boston Bruins: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 21 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Boston Bruins
Oct 21, 2026at Dallas StarsL2–3
Oct 18, 2026at Los Angeles KingsW4–1
Oct 17, 2026at Anaheim DucksW4–2
Oct 14, 2026at San Jose SharksW6–3
Oct 10, 2026vs Philadelphia FlyersW5–1

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Nashville Predators won 1, Boston Bruins won 1.

Mar 6, 2026 · last seasonNashville Predators6–3Boston Bruins
Jan 28, 2026 · last seasonBoston Bruins3–2Nashville Predators

Season so far

Nashville Predators are 25th of 32 on win rate after 8 games (3-5).

Boston Bruins are 5th of 32 on win rate after 10 games (7-3).

#TeamPWLGoals
25Nashville Predators83523:24
5Boston Bruins107336:22

Team season model

  • Nashville Predators attack index 92: 8% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Nashville Predators defence index 96: 4% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Boston Bruins attack index 115: 15% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Boston Bruins defence index 71: 29% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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