The Bruins will have an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth when they face the Lightning on Saturday afternoon.

If Boston beats Tampa Bay in any fashion, it will officially secure a spot in the Eastern Conference bracket. The Bruins should be feeling fresh coming into this contest, as they haven’t played since falling to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

The Lightning have already clinched a postseason berth, but they are still fighting for the Atlantic Division title. Tampa Bay has slipped in the standings after dropping three games in a row.

Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Lightning, including TV and streaming options for Saturday’s game.

How to watch Bruins vs. Lightning today: TV channel, live stream

Bruins vs. Lightning will air nationally on ABC. The game will also be available to stream on fubo and the ESPN app.

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For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Bruins vs. Lightning start timeDate: Saturday, April 11Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

Bruins vs. Lightning is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 11. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.

Boston Bruins schedule 2025-26

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Bruins:

DateOpponentTime (ET)April 11vs. Lightning12:30 p.m.April 12at Blue Jackets6 p.m.April 14vs. Devils7 p.m.Tampa Bay Lightning schedule 2025-26

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Lightning:

DateOpponentTime (ET)April 11at Bruins12:30 p.m.April 13vs. Red Wings7 p.m.April 15vs. Rangers7 p.m.More Bruins