Which fandom is cheaper: Montreal Canadiens or Boston Bruins?

Montreal Canadiens is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins gap exist?

Boston Bruins typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Montreal Canadiens, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NHL

Montreal Canadiens

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Boston Bruins

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Boston Bruins fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Montreal Canadiens fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Bruins usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Montreal Canadiens. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Montreal Canadiens ranks #21 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Boston Bruins ranks #1 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average.

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How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: BURLINGTON - PLATTSBURGH for Montreal Canadiens and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Bruins.
The gap reflects both monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.