The Boston Bruins will visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Nov. 15, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at Centre Bell. This is the first meeting of the season between the division rivals.

Boston enters the game at 11-8-0, while Montreal sits at 10-5-2. Both teams have shown strong offense this season, ranking inside the top 10 in goals per game. Fans can expect a competitive matchup in Montreal tonight.

How To Watch Bruins vs. Canadiens Live Tonight

TV Schedule in the United States: Fans in the Bruins’ local broadcast area can watch the game on NESN. Viewers outside both teams’ markets can watch on NHL Network or through NHL Center Ice (USA).

TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers can watch the game nationally on Sportsnet+, TVAS+, CITY, SNE, and TVAS. Streaming is also available through SNE and TVAS+.

Live Streaming Options: Fans in both countries can also stream the game on DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.

Bruins Injury Report

Center John Beecher is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Center Casey Mittelstadt has a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Nov. 23. Center Elias Lindholm is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and should return around Nov. 17. Defenseman Jordan Harris is on injured reserve with an ankle injury and is expected back around Dec. 27.

Canadiens Injury Report

Forward Alex Newhook has an ankle injury and is expected to be out until at least Mar. 17. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and should return around Jan. 8. Forward Patrik Laine is out with an abdomen injury and is expected to return around Feb. 28.

Which Team Is Better, the Bruins or the Canadiens?

Both teams are among the oldest in the NHL, and their rivalry is widely popular. This season, both teams appear to be looking strong, but let’s look at how they match up.

The Bruins have won eight of their last 10 games. Their offense scores 3.37 goals per game, and their power play sits at 25.8%. Their defense still needs work, as they are also allowing 3.37 goals per game. David Pastrnak leads the team with a strong production of 24 points, and Jeremy Swayman has a .900 save percentage.

The Canadiens have gone 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. They score slightly more, at 3.41 goals per game, and have a 24.5% power play efficiency. Their defense has similar issues, giving up 3.41 goals per game. Jakub Dobes has been steady with a 2.70 goals-against average and 6-1-1 record. Montreal’s scoring is balanced across its lineup.

They are evenly matched in most areas, including faceoffs and special teams. Boston has a small edge based on recent wins. But Montreal’s home ice and strong offense keep the matchup close. Fans can expect a tight and competitive game.