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How to watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins

Blackhawks3-7-0#15 Western ConferenceatBruins8-2-1#2 Eastern Conference

When
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
Watch on
ESPN+ Chicago Sports Network NESN
Where
TD Garden
Cheapest plan

Matchup preview

Blackhawks come in at 3-7-0 (W-L-OT), 0-4-0 on the road and have lost 2 straight. Blackhawks injury report: Bowen Byram (Out). Bruins come in at 8-2-1 (W-L-OT), 4-1-0 at home.

Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.

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Watching locally

Chicago Sports Network Chicago Blackhawks local broadcast, Chicago area only

NESN Boston Bruins local broadcast, Boston area only

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