Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Time, TV & Live Stream – 12/27/2024

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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' 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