Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks | Game preview, prediction and odds | November 19, 2025

After a 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes, the Boston Bruins play the first of four away games against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The Ducks have been the biggest surprise of the 2025-26 season, sitting atop the Pacific Division with 25 points, ahead of the Golden Knights, Kings and Oilers.

The Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy, who took a slapshot to the face while playing against the Canadiens. The 27-year-old defenseman may need surgery, and currently does not have a timeline for his return.

“He will definitely not travel, let’s put it that way. He is still going to be out. You will get an update later on today or tomorrow about his health condition," Bruins coach Marco Sturm said.

Bruins vs. Ducks head-to-head and key stats:

• Boston has a 19-25-2 record vs. the Ducks, including 9-11-2 away
• Boston is 10th in scoring, compared to Anaheim in 2nd with 3.7 GF/G average
• Boston's power play is 6th in league with 25.4% vs. Anaheim's 20.9%, which ranks 16th
• Boston is 7th overall in faceoff wins with 53%, Anaheim is 27th with 46.6%

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Bruins vs. Ducks Preview

Elias Lindholm is travelling with the team for the four-game road trip, but his playing status vs. the Ducks is not confirmed. The shorthanded Bruins called up Michael Callahan from AHL's Providence on Tuesday, and the 6-foot-2, 197-pound defenseman will potentially play in his fourth NHL game of the season.

Boston Bruins' projected lines vs. Ducks (Subject to change):

Forwards:

Geekie - Khusnutdinov - Pastrnak

Steeves - Zacha - Blumel

Jeannot - Minten - Kastelic

Tufte - Kuraly - Eyssimont

Defense:

Zadorov - Jokiharju

H. Lindholm - Peeke

Callahan - Lohrei

Goaltender:

Korpisalo

Swayman

“It is a good test. Every team goes through like this. It is not easy, but also I think that’s a good chance to show what this team is really all about. I’m not saying wins and losses – I am looking at the character, too, we have in our room. And some guys get now opportunities they were waiting for for a long time,” Sturm said about the team playing with new faces.

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Bruins vs. Ducks odds and prediction:

The Ducks are the favorites to win at -168, with Boston being underdogs at +140. The puck line is set at +1.5 for Boston (-180); they have to win outright or lose by just one goal to cover the spread. Anaheim, at +149, has to win by two goals or more to cover a -1.5 spread. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.

Score prediction: Ducks 5, Bruins 1

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Bruins vs. Ducks betting tips:

• Over/under: Take under on 6.5 goals (-115)
• Money line: Take Anaheim to win (-168)
• Puck line: Take Ducks to cover the -1.5 spread (+149)