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The Boston Bruins (19-14-4) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6) hit the ice in Boston, Massachusetts on December 28, 2024 at TD Garden, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are sixth and the Blue Jackets 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- 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 | 2.62 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 13.39% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.59% | 26th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.62% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.53% | 27th |
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Bruins
- With 12 goals and 24 assists this season, David Pastrnak is one of Boston's leading contributors (36 points).
- Brad Marchand has 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 19 points through 37 games (six goals and 13 assists), Elias Lindholm has been an important part of Boston's offensive efforts this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Jeremy Swayman (12-10-3) has given up 75 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has totaled 40 points (1.1 per game) for Columbus, with 14 goals and 26 assists in 36 games (playing 18:19 per game).
- Zachary Werenski has collected 39 points this season, with 11 goals and 28 assists.
- Sean Monahan has 33 points so far, including 13 goals and 20 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has an .890 save percentage (48th in the league), with 573 total saves, conceding 71 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up an 11-9-3 record this season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Capitals | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Flyers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Blues | - | Home |