The Boston Bruins are ready to host the Vancouver Canucks to open thrilling NHL action on November 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Boston's power play has been struggling at 12.8%, placing last across the NHL, a major setback to Vancouver's more productive 20.3% power play unit, which stands in the middle of the pack at 14th.
The penalty kill rates of both teams are about average. Boston's is 77.9% (19th), and Vancouver's is 78.6% (16th).
However, Boston is clearly better at face-offs. They win draws 51.7% of the time, which is 10th in the league, while Vancouver only wins them 50.1% of the time, which is 18th.
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Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks: Date and puck-drop time
The Boston Bruins will meet the Vancouver Canucks in an epic NHL clash on November 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at TD Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Date | November 26, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks on TV & stream live online
TV channel: SN, NESN
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks team news
Boston Bruins team news
Jeremy Swayman has a 6-7-2 record, 3.30 GAA, and .887 SV% this season, with one shutout.
Joonas Korpisalo, with a 4-2-1 record, 2.38 GAA, and .911 SV%, with two shutouts, has been more consistent.
David Pastrnak, a key Boston player and goal scorer, has 19 points (eight goals, eleven assists).
Boston Bruins Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | Lower body injury | Out |
| Alec Regula | Knee injury | Out |
Vancouver Canucks team news
Kevin Lankinen has a 9-3-2 record, 2.74 GAA, .901 SV%, and a shutout.
Arturs Silovs has had trouble in limited action, going 1-3-1 with a 3.91 GAA, and .857 SV%, with no shutouts.
Quinn Hughes scored 19 points (four goals, fifteen assists) as a dynamic player.
Vancouver Canucks Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Thatcher Demko | Knee injury |
Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks head-to-head record
Out of their last five meetings, the Bruins and the Canucks have won three and lost two times, respectively. Boston's power includes a 4-0 shutout on the 9th of February 2024 and strong attacking action in all of their other wins.
On the other hand, the Canucks won a close game 3-2 on the 25th of February 2024, and another close game 2-1 in December of 2021, showing that they can perform well in close games. Boston may have an advantage because they are better at face-offs.
Vancouver will depend on Quinn Hughes to start the scoring and take advantage of Boston's 19th-ranked penalty kill. Special teams could be the difference in this game.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2024 | Canucks 3-2 Bruins |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Bruins 4-0 Canucks |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Bruins 3-1 Canucks |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Bruins 5-2 Canucks |
| Dec 09, 2021 | Canucks 2-1 Bruins |