NHL action on Thursday features a meeting in Boston, Massachusetts between the Boston Bruins (22-19-2) and Calgary Flames (18-21-4) at TD Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins rank 12th in the Eastern Conference (46 points), and the Flames are 14th in the Western Conference (40 points).
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Bruins vs. Flames: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| Shots | 27 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.98% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.04% | 18th |
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.58 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.98 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 14.07% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.54% | 10th |
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Bruins vs. Flames Top Players
Bruins
- With 19 goals and 28 assists this season, David Pastrnak is one of Boston's top contributors (47 points).
- With 25 goals and 16 assists, Morgan Geekie is one of the most important offensive options for Boston with his 41 points (1.0 per game).
- Boston's offensive effort is aided by Elias Lindholm's 41 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- In 30 games played this season, Jeremy Swayman (16-11-2) has given up 86 goals.
Flames
- Nazem Kadri has totaled eight goals and 24 assists in 43 games for Calgary, good for 32 points.
- Rasmus Andersson is a key piece of the offense for Calgary with 27 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 18 assists in 43 games.
- Mikael Backlund has earned 10 goals on the season, adding 16 assists.
- Dustin Wolf has an .899 save percentage (34th in the league), with 809 total saves, conceding 92 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put up a 14-17-2 record this season.
Bruins vs. Flames Injury Report
Bruins
Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle),
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Undisclosed)
Flames
John Beecher: Out (Upper Body),
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Oilers | W 6-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Kraken | L 7-4 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Predators | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Kraken | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
