How to Watch Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time - 10-19-2023

The Boston Bruins (2-0) visit the San Jose Sharks (0-2-1), who have fallen in three straight, on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NESN, and NBCS-CA.

Bruins vs. Sharks Game Info

Game Day: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Bruins and Sharks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Bruins Insights

The Bruins’ 301 total goals (3.7 per game) made them the second-best scoring team in the NHL last season.
The Bruins gave up 174 total goals (only 2.1 per game), ranking first in league action for the fewest goals against.
Their +127 goal differential was the best in the league.
The 62 power-play goals the Bruins recorded last season (on 279 power-play chances) ranked 11th in the NHL.
The Bruins’ 22.22% power-play conversion rate was 12th in the league.
The Bruins scored eight shorthanded goals last season.
The Bruins killed 87.28% of opponent power plays, the best percentage in the league.
The Bruins won 54.5% of their faceoffs to rank second in the NHL.
The Bruins scored on 11.1% of their shots (third in the league).
The Bruins secured seven shutouts last season. Their skaters averaged 23.5 hits and 14 blocked shots per game.

Bruins Key Players

David Pastrnak was critical to Boston’s offense last season, racking up 113 points in 82 games.
Brad Marchand was another of Boston’s top contributors last season, totaling 67 total points (21 goals and 46 assists).
Boston’s offensive effort last season was aided by Pavel Zacha’s 67 points, including 36 assists.
Last season for Boston, Jeremy Swayman (24-6-4) posted a 1.0 goals-against average, and a save percentage of 92.025.

Bruins Injuries

None

Sharks Insights

With 233 goals (2.8 per game) last season, the Sharks had the league’s 25th-ranked offense.
The Sharks gave up 315 total goals (3.8 per game), 30th in the league.
Their -82 goal differential was 29th in the league.
With 41 power-play goals (on 223 chances), the Sharks were 26th in the NHL.
The Sharks scored on 18.39% of their power plays, No. 25 in the league.
The Sharks had four shorthanded goals (30th in NHL).
The 82.38% penalty-kill percentage of the Sharks was eighth in the NHL.
The Sharks won 51% of faceoffs, 14th in the NHL.
The Sharks’ 9.6% shooting percentage was 20th in the league.
The Sharks held their opponents scoreless four times.

Sharks Key Players

Logan Couture totaled 67 points (0.8 per game) for San Jose last season, with 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games (playing 19:07 per game).
Tomas Hertl helped lead the attack for San Jose last season with 22 goals and 41 assists.
Alexander Barabanov had 47 points, including 15 goals and 32 assists.
Mackenzie Blackwood had an 89.343 save percentage (51st in the league) last season, allowing 60 goals (1.2 goals against average). He put up a 10-6-2 record.