NHL Game Preview: Boston Bruins at New York Rangers with Line Combinations 2/5/2025

Charlie McAvoy skating for the Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins (27-22-6, 60 pts) at New York Rangers (25-23-4, 54 pts)

Venue: Madison Square Garden
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 7:00 pm EST

TV: TNT / TruTV / MAX
Radio:
Boston Bruins – The Sports Hub 98.5 FM
New York Rangers – WEPN-FM 98.7 ESPN New York

DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:
Boston Bruins +1.5 ML +145
New York Rangers -1.5 ML -170
O/U 6.5

Boston Bruins News & Notes:

The Bruins have won two straight games, including a 3-0 shutout victory over the Wild last night. With the win, the Bruins jumped back into playoff position in the second Wild Card spot. Boston has struggled on the road this season with a 9-14-3 record but will try to pick up a win at MSG tonight in their last road game of the month.

New York Rangers News & Notes:

After losing three straight games, the Rangers rebounded with a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. New York is 13-11-2 at home this season and is 5-3-2 in its last ten games. Tonight is a vital game for the Rangers, as they’ve fallen six points behind in the Wild Card race. Tonight is the third and final meeting between these teams this season with each team winning at home.

Boston Bruins Projected Lines:

Geekie-Zacha-Pastrnak
Marchand-E. Lindholm-Coyle
Frederic-Poitras-Wahlstrom
Beecher-Kastelic-Brazeau

Lohrei-McAvoy
Callahan-Carlo
Zadorov-Peeke

Swayman
Korpisalo

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New York Rangers Projected Lines:

Panarin-JT Miller-Zibanejad
Smith-Trocheck-Lafreniere
Kreider-Brodzinski-Cuylle
Vesey-Carrick-Rempe

Lindgren-Fox
K Miller-Borgen
Vaakanainen-Schneider

Shesterkin
Quick

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Players To Watch:

Boston Bruins

Charlie McAvoy has goals in back-to-back games for the Bruins as they’ve started February with two victories. McAvoy has had a disappointing season (as many Bruins have) but has been better lately as they make their playoff push. The 27-year-old Long Beach, New York native is on pace for 33 points, his lowest total since the 2020-2021 season. For the Bruins to reach their full potential, McAvoy needs to get back to the player who was a perennial Norris candidate and one of the best two-way defensemen in the NHL.

New York Rangers

Artemi Panarin has started February with a bang, the 33-year-old winger has four points in two games this month as he continues to be the focal point of the Rangers offensive attack. Panarin may be re-energized since the trade for J.T. Miller, as the pair are playing together alongside Mika Zibanejad. Miller has four points in February with two goals and two assists, and Zibanejad has chipped in with a goal and three assists this month.

Injury Report:

Boston Bruins

D Hampus Lindholm – IR

New York Rangers

LW Adam Edstrom – OUT

Next Game:

Boston Bruins – February 8 vs. Vegas Golden Knights
New York Rangers – February 7 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

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