The Boston Bruins (8-8-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (6-9-2) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on November 18, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are eighth (with 19 points) and the Blue Jackets 15th (14 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 18, 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 | 2.47 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 24th |
| Shots | 26.7 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 11.27% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 26th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 29th |
| Shots | 31.7 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 17.02% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.39% | 14th |
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Bruins
- A leading offensive player this season for Boston, David Pastrnak has put up 17 points.
- Brad Marchand has five goals and eight assists for Boston to compile 13 total points (0.7 per game).
- Elias Lindholm has created nine points for Boston in 19 games this season, scoring on 7.4% of his shots and recording two goals and seven assists.
- As Boston's top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 5 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 42 goals with 334 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has put up 16 points (0.9 per game) for Columbus, with six goals and 10 assists in 17 games (playing 18:19 per game).
- Sean Monahan has collected 13 points this season, with six goals and seven assists.
- Zachary Werenski has scored four goals on the season, adding nine assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has an .898 save percentage (36th in the league), with 228 total saves, allowing 26 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled a 3-5-1 record this season.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Bruins
Alec Regula: Out (Knee),
Andrew Peeke: Out (Upper Body),
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body),
Mark Kastelic: Questionable (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Blues | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/14/2024 | Stars | L 7-2 | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/18/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/21/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/26/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Kraken | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/15/2024 | Penguins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Canadiens | L 5-1 | Away |
| 11/18/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |