For the second consecutive evening, fans are treated to Connor Bedard on the national stage. Chicago is back in primetime, as the Blackhawks take on the Bruins Wednesday night in Boston.
Bedard made his NHL debut last and he did not disappoint. The No. 1 pick from 2023 picked up his first professional point, grabbing an assist en route to his club's 4-2 comeback win over the Penguins on NHL opening night.
After falling behind 2-0, Bedard helped set up a Ryan Donato goal in the second period to open the scoring for his club. It was the first of four unanswered goals by Chicago, as Cole Guttman and Jason Dickinson each lit the lamp in the third before a Nick Foligno empty net goal sealed the victory.
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It's a quick turnover for Chicago, as the team heads west to Massachusetts for a date with the 2023 Presidents' Trophy winners. Boston broke the NHL record for the most wins and most points in a regular season, finishing the year with 65 victories and 135 points. However, the Bruins collapsed in the first round of the playoffs, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Panthers.
It's a different feel in Boston, as longtime star center Patrice Bergeron decided to hang up the skates this offseason after 19 years in the league, all with the Bruins. With David Krejci electing not to return, it has left Jim Cassidy's team with some major question marks down the middle of the ice. However, the club still has a talented core in place, consisting of David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm and Brad Marchand.
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Here is how fans can watch the Blackhawks and Bruins on Wednesday night:
What channel is Blackhawks vs. Bruins on today?
- TV Channel (U.S): TNT
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVA Sports
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, SlingTV
- Live stream (Canada): Sportsnet+
Fans in the United States can catch the Bruins vs. Blackhawks game on TNT. The matchup is the first of two national contests on the network.
TNT's "A-team" gets the call for the Chicago-Boston game, as Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Brian Boucher (analyst) are the team on the call.
Viewers that want to stream the game can do so in the TNT app, or through SlingTV.
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In Canada, Sportsnet will be bringing the action to TVs. TVA Sports also will have the game for the French-speaking audience.
Cord cutters can catch the action through Sportsnet+.
Blackhawks vs. Bruins start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Bruins and Blackhawks are set for puck drop at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont.
NHL schedule today
The Bruins and Blackhawks game is one of six games on the schedule tonight, as 12 teams are in action on Wednesday.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Canadiens at Maple Leafs | 7 p.m. |
| Senators at Hurricanes | 7 p.m. |
| Blackhawks at Bruins | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jets at Flames | 10 p.m. |
| Oilers at Canucks | 10 p.m. |
| Avalanche at Kings | 10 p.m. |
