The Vegas Golden Knights (33-19-7) and Boston Bruins (34-12-14) will bring action in their second meeting of the season on Thursday, February 29 at 7:00 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins are slight favorites to win with a moneyline at -155.

The Golden Knights just recently snapped their three-game win streak with their latest battle. This was a 6-2 performance over the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road, where they scored three goals each in the second and third period of action.

They showcase a solid road record at 14-10-5, which means they have been able to hold their own in plenty of matchups away from the comfort of their home arena. However, this will be a tough test against a team that is dominant at home.

The Golden Knights typically achieve an average of 3.19 goals per game with 30.9 shots. Their power play action has been solid, as they have scored 38 goals and allowed 30, with a success rate of 19.5 percent. This will be a crucial factor for their upcoming matchup.

Defensively, opponents score around 2.80 goals and attempt 30.8 shots per game, leading to a slightly positive margin in comparison to their offensive output. Their penalty kill operates at 81.3 percent, which is comparable to the Bruins.

The Bruins are in a tough spot as they enter this battle at home, especially since they have lost their last three consecutive games which have been on the road. Their latest defeat was a 4-3 shootout against the Seattle Kraken.

At home this season, they exhibit an impressive 18-7-5 record. In their last five games, they have won two out of three, with only one victory achieved at home.

The Bruins maintain an average of 3.32 goals per game, with 30.2 shots attempted per match. During power plays, they have scored 43 goals and allowed 39, reflecting a 23.2 percent success rate, similar to the Golden Knights.

Defensively, they allow 2.70 goals and face 31.5 shots per game, resulting in a slightly positive goal differential due to their strong offense. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage stands at 81.4, comparable to other teams.

MyBookie offers attractive NHL odds, indicating the Boston Bruins as home favorites. The Golden Knights emerged victorious in their sole encounter with the Bruins in January, securing a 2-1 overtime win.

Both teams are comparable on paper, which should provide bettors with an appealing matchup. While the Golden Knights won their only matchup at home against the Bruins, it is likely time for the Bruins to return the favor at their home arena.