How to Stream Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins: Live, TV Channel

The Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6) are set to face the Boston Bruins (19-14-4) in a matchup that highlights contrasting recent performances. The Blue Jackets enter the game on a two-game winning streak, while the Bruins are looking to bounce back from a single loss. Columbus currently holds a conference record of 10-6-3 and a division record of 4-3-2, placing them fifth in their division. In contrast, Boston’s conference record stands at 10-8-1, with a division record of 6-3-1, positioning them third in the division. Key players include Kirill Marchenko for Columbus, leading with 14 goals and 26 assists, and Brad Marchand for Boston, who has contributed 15 goals and 16 assists. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings as they head into this critical matchup.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins Game Information

Game Date: December 28, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN Plus
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Boston Bruins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-14-4
Conference Record: 10-8-1
Division Record: 6-3-1
Streak: 1 loss

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 15-15-6
Conference Record: 10-6-3
Division Record: 4-3-2
Streak: 2 win

Stat Leaders

Boston Bruins (19-14-4, 42 PTS, #3 in division)

Goals Leader: Brad Marchand, 15G, 16A, 31 PTS
Assists Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 24A, 36 PTS
Points Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 24A, 36 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Nikita Zadorov, 67 PIM
Goalie: Joonas Korpisalo, 7-4-1, 2.71 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6, 36 PTS, #5 in division)

Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 14G, 26A, 40 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 14G, 26A, 40 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 62 PIM
Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins, 11-9-3, 3.08 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Boston Bruins Injury Report

Hampus Lindholm – Lower-body (Out) – Lindholm remains week-to-week, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. He is still on injured reserve and isn’t close to being available to return.

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report

Jordan Dumais – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Jordan Dumais on injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 7).
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner has resumed skating on Tuesday (Dec. 10) and would miss 5-6 months, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced that Gudbranson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday (Oct. 21) and is without a timetable to return.
Justin Danforth – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Justin Danforth on injured reserve on Sunday (Dec. 22).
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – Chinakhov completed a solo skating session on Wednesday (Dec. 18) but is without a timeline to return, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Boston Bruins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 28, 2024 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
December 31, 2024 at Washington Capitals
January 02, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 04, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 05, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 07, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 09, 2025 at Tampa Bay Lightning
January 11, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 14, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 18, 2025 at Ottawa Senators

Columbus Blue Jackets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 28, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 31, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 02, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 04, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 07, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 09, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 11, 2025 at St. Louis Blues
January 14, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 16, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 18, 2025 at New York Rangers