The Boston Bruins (20-16-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (19-12-5) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins sit in ninth place and the Canadiens are sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Canadiens: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- 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 | 3.19 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 22nd |
| Shots | 27 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 25.69% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.56% | 19th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 25.77% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.59% | 23rd |
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Bruins vs. Canadiens Top Players
Bruins
- A productive offensive player this season for Boston, Morgan Geekie has recorded 39 points.
- David Pastrnak is another of Boston's major contributors currently with 38 total points (14 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- On 57 shots (for 10 goals) and 16 assists, Pavel Zacha has created 26 points this season.
- As Boston's top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 14 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 68 goals with 653 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 40 points (1.1 per game) for Montreal, with 10 goals and 30 assists in 36 games (playing 20:41 per game).
- Cole Caufield has racked up 35 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has 17 goals and 18 assists.
- Lane Hutson's five goals and 27 assists add up to 32 points this season.
- Jakub Dobes has a 12-5-3 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league). He has 461 saves, and has allowed 55 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Bruins vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Bruins
Matej Blumel: Out (Lower Body),
Michael Callahan: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Aspirot: Out (Upper Body),
Viktor Arvidsson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Henri Jokiharju: Out (Undisclosed),
Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Samuel Montembeault: Out (Not Injury Related),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Canucks | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Senators | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Penguins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |