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Bruins vs Predators Final: 5-0 - Recap

Boston shut out Nashville on Thursday, getting a 28-stop effort from Jeremy Swayman in a 5-0 win.

Boston was favored by -166 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Boston got goals from Patrice Bergeron, Craig Smith, Brad Marchand, Derek Forbort, and Trent Frederic in the victory. Marchand opened the scoring at 2:54 of the first period.

Jeremy Swayman turned in a 28-save effort for the Bruins.

Nashville got a 25-stop effort from Juuse Saros in the loss.

On the power play, Boston went 1-for-4, while the Predators were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Boston outshot Nashville 30-28 in the game.

Boston heads into a battle against the Islanders. Nashville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.