The Boston Bruins are set to play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday, April 15 when they host the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden in Boston.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NESN Plus and MSG Sportsnet. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so for free by using FuboTV ($25 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. ESPN+ plans are currently at $11.99 a month or $16.99 a month if you bundle with Hulu and Disney+.
The Bruins are looking to end the season on a winning streak after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Sunday. Last week Boston was on the road in New Jersey and knocked off the playoff-bound Devils 7-2.
New Jersey is 41-32-7 and locked into its spot for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which the Devils will start against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
When: Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. EDT
Where: TD Garden in Boston
Stream: FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
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US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st time
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer
The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times.
And now, they share an unwanted distinction.
Detroit, Boston, Chicago and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history.
The Red Wings have 11 Stanley Cups, trailing the totals won by the Canadian-based Original Six teams. Montreal has won 23 Cups and Toronto has 13. The Maple Leafs have earned a spot in the playoffs that start Saturday. The Canadiens, who lost to Chicago in a shootout Monday night, are on the brink of earning the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot.
Detroit was slowly improving under general manager Steve Yzerman until this year. The Hall of Fame player was hired away from Tampa Bay in 2019 and the patience he asked for is running thin.
A year after losing a tiebreaker for the last spot in the Eastern Conference, the Red Wings took a step back this season and were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday.
“We had a clear goal coming into the season,” Detroit’s Lucas Raymond said after a 6-4 win over Dallas. “You know how close we were last year. The only next step is being in the playoffs. We were very determined to get there. Obviously, we weren’t able to do it.”
The Blackhawks are the last-place team in the Central Division for the third straight year and will finish ahead of only San Jose in the NHL. Earlier this century, they were a league power with three Cups from 2010-15 to give the franchise a total of six.
While no one in the Motor City or Windy City was shocked by another lackluster season on the ice, the Rangers and Bruins were expected to be playoff teams.
A year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy with an NHL-high 114 points and reaching the Eastern Conference final, the Rangers were hoping to possibly hoist the Cup for the first time in more than three decades and fifth time in franchise history. Peter Laviolette’s second season behind the bench in New York simply didn’t pan out, guiding a team that was hovering around .500 and out of contention during the last week of the regular season.
Boston started the season with high hopes and will finish it with the fewest points in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The rebuilding franchise traded captain Brad Marchand last month at the trade deadline, dealing the last remaining member of its sixth championship team in 2011.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. DirecTV Stream can be purchased for $79.98/month for your first two months when you sign up for the ENTERTAINMENT package and add DIRECTV Sports Pack.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is a streaming service that has made a significant mark in the United States live sports market. It offers a range of pricing plans: The basic plan, the “Pro” package, provides an assortment of channels, including sports, news, and entertainment options like Showtime for $79.99 per month.
What is ESPN+?
ESPN+ is a one-stop shop for content from almost every single sport. In addition to on-demand replays of games across all sports shown on the ESPN and Disney family of networks, there is also exclusive access to select college football games, NHL games, soccer matches, UFC programs and the entire 30 for 30 catalogue. Additionally, there is ESPN+ exclusive original programing like NFL Primetime, Dana White’s Contender Series and The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $11.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99 per month.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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