Today marks an exciting Black Friday matchup as the Boston Bruins prepare to host the New York Rangers at TD Garden, with the puck set to drop around 1 PM. This highly anticipated game, known as the “Thanksgiving Showdown,” will be available for viewers on TNT and HBOMax, while fans can also tune into the radio broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
This encounter marks the first official matchup of the regular season between these two teams, although they faced off a couple of times during preseason. The Rangers are currently struggling, positioned at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with an overall record of 12-11-2. However, with just five points separating them from the division-leading New Jersey Devils, their outlook remains hopeful.
The Rangers head into today’s game with a modest winning streak, having secured a 4-2 victory over Carolina on Wednesday, although the performance raised questions about their overall dominance in the game.
On the Bruins’ side, they are looking to bounce back after a lackluster performance on Wednesday night against the Islanders. Despite solid support from their depth players, the Bruins needed a stellar effort from Jeremy Swayman, who is expected to start again today given his strong form and a day off since the last match. However, there is the possibility of a goalie rotation with another game against Detroit lined up for tomorrow.
Following today’s match, the Bruins will have a quick turnaround as they face the Red Wings at home before heading to Detroit again on Tuesday night. The back-to-back schedule creates some intriguing matchups as the teams continue to familiarize themselves with one another.
As fans settle in with leftovers for this afternoon’s game, there’s a sense of anticipation surrounding what should be an electrifying match.