The Friday NHL schedule includes the Boston Bruins (19-13-4) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins rank sixth and the Blue Jackets 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.64 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 16th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 13.6% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.47% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.09% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.04% | 27th |
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has been important to Boston's offense this season, registering 35 points in 36 games.
- Brad Marchand has 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 18 points through 36 games (six goals and 12 assists), Elias Lindholm has been an important part of Boston's offense this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Jeremy Swayman (12-10-3) has allowed 75 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko's 37 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has 13 goals and 24 assists in 35 games.
- Zachary Werenski is one of the top contributors for Columbus with 35 total points (one per game), with 11 goals and 24 assists in 35 games.
- Sean Monahan's 11 goals and 20 assists add up to 31 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 10-9-3 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (51st in the league). He has 549 saves, and has given up 69 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Capitals | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Devils | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flyers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |