After experiencing a setback in their impressive seven-game winning streak, the Boston Bruins will take to the ice again on Saturday, November 15, to compete against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The highly anticipated NHL match is set to begin at 7 p.m. EST and will be available for viewing on NESN and NHL Network.
Following a tough 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, where they became the third team in a row to lose by the same score, the Bruins are looking to regain their stride. This defeat came shortly after they had secured victories over the Toronto Maple Leafs by the same margin, both in Toronto and at their home arena, TD Garden. Leading the charge for Boston this season is a balanced scoring effort spearheaded by David Pastrnak, who tops the roster with 13 assists and 11 goals; Morgan Geekie, with the most goals totaling 12; and Charlie McAvoy, who boasts a team-high 14 assists. In the recent game against Ottawa, although McAvoy did not contribute directly to the scoreline, both Pastrnak and Geekie made notable contributions, scoring and assisting each other’s goals. However, failings in defense allowed the Senators’ Tim Stutzle to score twice after the game was tied by Mark Kastelic, which ultimately sealed the Bruins’ loss.
The Bruins’ upcoming rivals, the Canadiens, currently hold a record of 10-5-2 but are struggling with form, having lost four of their last five games, including consecutive home defeats against the LA Kings (5-1) and the Dallas Stars (7-0). Montreal’s last match saw Josh Anderson net the first goal; however, weaknesses in their defense have become apparent, as they have allowed opposing teams to score 12 unanswered goals across the last five periods at the Bell Centre.
Fans eager to watch Saturday’s game have several streaming options. DIRECTV and FuboTV both provide free trials, while SlingTV offers promotional deals for new subscribers. The detailed streaming service pricing includes:
– DIRECTV: Starting at $89.99 with a 5-day free trial and $40 off the first month.
– FuboTV: Starting at $55.99, also with a 5-day free trial and $30 off the first month.
– SlingTV: Starting at $45.99 without a free trial but offers $30 off the first month.
With the Bruins aiming to bounce back and the Canadiens desperate to improve their performance, this matchup promises to be a riveting encounter. Fans will be hopeful that both teams deliver an exciting game filled with high-energy plays and competitive spirits in this classic rivalry.