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Tonight · Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators
Tonight the Boston Bruins host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, October 5. Nationally the game airs on ESPN+. You can stream it on ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, and FOX One + ESPN Unlimited. The cheapest legal way to watch this game is $13.99/mo through ESPN Select.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|
| When | Monday, October 5 · 7:30 PM ET |
| National TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming | ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, FOX One + ESPN Unlimited |
| Cheapest way to watch | $13.99/mo · ESPN Select |
| Venue | TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA |
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Full-season estimate: $1,108/season ($123/mo)
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Sling Blue + NESN 360 + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Start with Sling Blue, NESN 360, HBO Max Standard, and ESPN Unlimited for Boston Bruins fans in Boston. Budget about $1,108/season ($123/month) once local and national windows are included.
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Season
$1,108
Monthly
$123
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Today | Senators at BruinsNHL | 7:30 PM EDT | ESPN Select |
Mammoth at BruinsNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select | |
Flyers at BruinsNHL | 1:00 PM EDT | NBC Sports Philadelphia | |
Bruins at SharksNHL | 11:00 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Bruins at DucksNHL | 10:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select | |
Bruins at KingsNHL | 9:00 PM EDT | ESPN Select |
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Percentile
76%
more expensive than 76% of teams
NHL Rank
#4/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$101/mo
$22 above avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + NESN 360 + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $45/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$128
Season
$1,153
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + NESN 360 + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$135
Season
$1,216
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $129/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$137
Season
$1,237
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Boston Bruins fans in Boston.
Estimated cost
$45.99/mo
Local coverage
NESN 360
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$239.99/yr
Add-on
HBO Max Standard
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$18.49/mo
Add-on
ESPN Unlimited
Live channels for your teams
Direct subscription includes ESPN on ABC, NFL Network, CW Sports and ESPN Select. TV-provider activation may have narrower entitlements: https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us/articles/40375771733652-What-is-the-available-content-on-ESPN-Unlimited
Estimated cost
$31.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and a few other non-essential extras.
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- What channel is the Boston Bruins game on tonight?
- Tonight's Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators game starts at 7:30 PM EDT on ESPN Select.
- What time is the Boston Bruins game tonight?
- Tonight's Boston Bruins game starts at 7:30 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's Boston Bruins game free to watch?
- No. Tonight's Boston Bruins game airs on ESPN Select, which requires a subscription.
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