The Thursday NHL slate includes the Boston Bruins (1-0) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (0-1) at TD Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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 | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 26th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.22% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.85% | 25th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 31st |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 24.87% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.3% | 14th |
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Bruins vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Bruins
- David Pastrnak was among Boston's top contributors last season, posting 106 points. He averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 13.5%.
- Having scored 33 goals and adding 23 assists a year ago, Morgan Geekie was a key piece on offense for Boston over the course 77 games.
- With 47 points in 82 games last season (14 goals and 33 assists), Pavel Zacha was an important part of Boston's offensive attack.
- Last season for Boston, Jeremy Swayman (22-29-7) posted a 3.1 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .892.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 23 goals and 44 assists in 82 games for Chicago last season added up to 67 total points.
- Ryan Donato was one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with 62 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 31 assists in 80 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen had 58 points, including 15 goals and 43 assists.
- Spencer Knight was 17-16-3 last season, giving up 100 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (26th in the league).
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Bruins
None
Blackhawks
Landon Slaggert: Out (Lower Body),
Joey Anderson: Out (Lower Body),
Shea Weber: Out (Ankle),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Blues | - | Away |