Published Oct 9, 3:32am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 9, 3:32am ET
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Updated Oct 9, 5:37am ET
A busy first weekend of the NHL regular season is set for Saturday. The Buffalo Sabres will be on the road in Boston on Oct 11, as they take on the in-form Bruins. Both teams will have aspirations of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, but which side will come out on top this weekend? Find our picks here.
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Confidence will be high within the Boston Bruins camp this weekend, as they aim to continue their red-hot start to the campaign.
The Bruins were efficient in their opening game of the new season, as they recorded an eye-catching 3-1 victory on the road against the Washington Capitals. They did the damage late in the game, netting once in the second, before adding two further efforts in the final frame.
David Pastrnak was in inspired form, scoring once and adding two assists. Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie also netted in the road win.
The Buffalo Sabres haven't finished in a playoff spot in the last 14 seasons. However, there is hope within the camp that they could end that NHL record this term.
The Sabres ended last season in excellent form, and a return to that standard could make them one of the fastest starters in the competition this season.
However, the Sabres have suffered defeats in three of their last four pre-season games, and their confidence could be impacted based on how they fare in their opening night showdown against the NY Rangers on Thursday.
| TOTAL | Sabres | Bruins | DRAWS | |
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| NHL Games | 300 | 129 | 151 | |
| Goals | 1842 | 899 | 943 |
The Bruins made a winning start to the new season, and that should be respected ahead of this showdown in Boston on Saturday.
However, the Sabres could be the logical play based on the trends. The visitors have won their last three games against the Bruins, which includes a victory on the road last season.
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