Bruins vs. Rangers Tonight: Live Stream, Start Time, Odds & Key Storylines for the NHL Rivalry Showdown

The Boston Bruins skate into Madison Square Garden tonight looking to build on an 8-2-0 heater and strengthen their grip on an Eastern Conference wild-card spot, while the New York Rangers fight to stay afloat after dropping seven of their last ten. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network and FuboTV, marking the rubber match of this Original Six season series; each club owns one win, including Boston’s 10-2 offensive eruption on January 10 that featured Marat Khusnutdinov’s four-goal breakout and David Pastrňák’s record-tying six assists. Key storylines • Special-teams swing: Boston’s penalty kill ranks 23rd at 77.4%, but New York’s power play has slumped to 17.8%, scoring just twice in its last 28 chances—whichever unit rebounds could tilt momentum. • Goaltending duel: Jeremy Swayman (2.46 GAA, .918 SV%) is expected for Boston, countering Igor Shesterkin (3.11 GAA, .901 SV%), who has allowed four-plus goals in three straight starts. • Injury watch: Rangers captain Jacob Trouba (upper body) is a game-time decision; Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk (illness) traveled and is likely to return, adding punch to Boston’s top six. Betting outlook Oddsmakers list Boston a -124 favorite, implying a 55% win probability, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The Bruins have cashed the over in 29 of 52 games, while the Rangers have seen 6.5 eclipsed in 18 of 52, making the over a lean if Shesterkin’s slide continues. Players to watch • David Pastrňák: 68 points in 52 games, riding a five-game assist streak. • Artemi Panarin: Rangers’ lone All-Star has 61 points and 18 multi-point games. • Pavel Zacha: Coming off a hat trick in the previous meeting, heating up with seven goals in eight contests. How to watch and stream TV: NHL Network, MSG, NESN Streaming: FuboTV, ESPN+ (out-of-market) Search tips: For real-time updates, search “Bruins vs Rangers live score,” “Bruins Rangers injury report,” and “Bruins Rangers highlights” during and after the game to catch viral moments as they happen.