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The Bruins (7-2-1) will look to launch a new winning streak as they return home to host the Predators (3-2-3) on Thursday.
Boston’s five-game winning streak came to an end after the Bruins suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars on Tuesday. Matthew Poitras and James Hagens found the back of the net for Boston, but Mikko Rantanen scored three times, including the overtime winner on the power play.
The Predators will head to Boston following a four-day break. They defeated the Blues, 5-2, on Saturday.
NESN provided live coverage of Thursday’s game between the Bruins and Predators.
Bruins vs. Predators score
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Bruins vs. Predators live updates, highlights from NHL game
(All times Eastern)
End of third quarter/ Final: Bruins 6, Predators 0
9:37 p.m.: Bruins on the defensive for the final minute. Ross Colton hits the crossbar, but the puck is recovered and sent to the other end by the Bruins. Bruins are going to keep control of the puck as the buzzer sounds.
9:35 p.m.: Wood has only one defender on him, and he misses wide right on an attempt. DiPietro has stopped 29 shots so far tonight.
Bruins 6, Predators 0
9:32 p.m.: Another one for Pasta. David Pastrnak is assisted by Frederic Brunet and McAvoy to extend the lead even more.
9:26 p.m.: Nicolas Hauge gets 2 minutes for tripping Kastelic. What a hard fall; the trip sent Kastelic into the edge of the net and then into the wall. Bruins power play! They are unable to score, but continue to dominate possession.
9:24 p.m.: Predators are scrambling to keep the puck away from the Bruins. Plenty of icing and offside calls in the last few minutes.
9:14 p.m.: DiPietro continues to make huge saves as he is able to get back to his feet and block a barrage of shots.
Bruins 5, Predators 0
9:12 p.m.: Mark Kastelic extends the lead, assisted by Matthew Poitras and Tanner Jeannot, as he flips the puck over the goalie’s left pad.
Kasty cleans it up. https://t.co/xRQWumJW8y
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 23, 2026
9:10 p.m.: Predators seem almost desperate as the clock continues to run.
9:07 p.m.: Bruins are full strength. Shots on goal are tied up at 22 apiece.
9:06 p.m.: Bruins defense is doing a good job to stall the Predators on this penalty kill. DiPietro is making huge plays, using his body to defend the net and keep the puck at bay.
9:03 p.m.: Predators are full strength. Despite the 4-0 goal lead, Bruins lead the Predators 22-20 for shots on goal. MvAvoy gets a 2-minute minor for high-sticking. Predators will now have the advantage.
9:01 p.m.: Bruins will begin the third period with 1:14 remaining in their power play. Minten wins the face-off against O’Reilly.
End of second period: Bruins 4, Predators 0
8:42 p.m.: Roman Josi gets a 2-minute minor for cross-checking McAvoy. Bruins will have the advantage with less than a minute remaining.
Bruins 4, Predators 0
8:38 p.m.: McAvoy comes out of nowhere and floors Jack Drury. The gasp from the crowd was heard on the stream. Pastrnak fakes into a pass to Peterka, who tips it in for another goal.
JJ WITH THE SECOND EFFORT 💪 https://t.co/3KCyplTXgF
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 23, 2026
8:35 p.m.: Pastrnak feeds a perfect one to JJ Peterka, who threads it through his legs and to the goal, but the puck bounces off the goalie. What a play, though.
8:33 p.m.: DiPietro on another huge save as he uses his body to smother the puck.
DANDY DIPPER | PART II https://t.co/1maLN1lI1P
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 23, 2026
8:32 p.m.: Matthew Wood sends the puck just over the top of the net and then breaks his stick. An icing call will send Fraser Minten and O’Reilly to face off.
8:28 p.m.: Pastrnak loses the puck after it bounces off one of his blades, almost losing his balance in a crowd of Predator defenders.
Bruins 3, Predators 0
8:21 p.m.: Zacha finds a wide-open McAvoy. McAvoy finds Pastrnak right in front of the goal to add to the lead. McAvoy has assisted on all three goals tonight.
Tortellini tip drill 🍝 https://t.co/rYmGP7XwL4
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 23, 2026
8:18 p.m.: DiPietro, at the front of the goal, makes a huge save, knocking the puck towards center ice. There’s a pile of players as DiPietro uses his body to keep the puck from getting into the goal.
8:17 p.m.: Beautiful tribute as the camera pans through the crowd to show those standing up for fighting cancer. What a touching moment.
8:13 p.m.: The Predators seem to have some more energy as the period goes on. Bruins have taken three different shots and rebounded on each, but there is no score to show for it.
8:10 p.m.: McAvoy has a wide open shot and takes it, but Mark Kastelic is unable to tip the puck in from right in front of the goal. McAvoy shatters his stick. DiPietro makes a huge save.
8:08 p.m.: A lot of back and forth so far in the first two minutes. Minten tries to sneak around the back of the goal, but loses the puck to one of the Predators. Injury update: Morgan Geekie is back on the ice.
8:05 p.m.: Elias Lindholm wins the face-off against Ryan O’Reilly to begin the second period.
7:53 p.m.: If you’re watching the stream or checking socials and see a lot of purple, it is Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The Bruins are also honoring Alex Gimenez who passed away from cancer back in September.
In memory of our teammate, Alex Gimenez 💜 https://t.co/J9oiGP9zF6
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
A special night on Causeway 💜 https://t.co/1bt3BngbWF
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
End of first period: Bruins 2, Predators 0
7:44 p.m.: Geekie looks to be in a ton of pain on the bench. He was last seen struggling to get to the bench. It is unclear what happened.
Bruins 2, Predators 0
7:40 p.m.: Nicolas Hague gets 2 minutes for holding. Bruins first power play of the night. McAvoy has a wide-open lane. He sends the puck in, and Elias Lindholm, right by the goal, tips the puck in. Bruins get a power-play goal. E. Lindholm was assisted by McAvoy and Pavel Zacha.
Lindy doubles the lead with a PPG. https://t.co/tQL8OC8lwQ
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
7:38 p.m.: Steven Stamkos takes an attempt, but the shot is blocked by Nikita Zadorov. Roman Josi is on the rebound, but his attempt is blocked by Hagens. Stamkos takes another attempt, but DiPietro stops the puck.
7:34 p.m.: Pastrnak looks for McAvoy, but the pass is intercepted and turned over. James Hagens sends one from near the right circle, but Annunen once again catches the puck, denying the Bruins.
7:27 p.m.: Reid Schaefer bounces the puck off of DiPietro’s chest protector. The Predators are able to recover the puck at first, but are unable to attempt to score again. An offside call ends the play.
7:24 p.m.: Mark Kastelic rips one of, but Annunen swallows the puck up to end the play.
7:20 p.m.: Morgan Geekie picks off Ryan O’Reilly. He sends the puck to Fraser Minten, but the puck goes off the goalie’s mask.
7:18 p.m.: Hampus Londholm attempts a shot, but the puck is gloved by Annunen. Pavel Zacha will face-off against Matthew Wood.
Bruins 1, Predators 0
7:14 p.m.: Casey Mittelstadt sends the puck over the right shoulder of Annunen to score the first goal of the day. He was assisted by Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy.
Dave finds Casey 👌 https://t.co/SNtf8zo7z4
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
7:11 p.m.: David Pastrnak takes a shot on goal, but is denied by Justus Annunen.
7:09 p.m.: Elias Lindholm wins the face-off to begin the game.
6:50 p.m.: Bruins post the lines for tonight. Michael DiPietro will start in goal tonight.
Lined up like this. https://t.co/E1X1DFNO3S
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
6:37 p.m.: The guys are on the ice for warmups.
DIPPER DAY AT DA GARDEN 🌌 https://t.co/uJ8tGLFpew
— NESN (@NESN) October 22, 2026
5:42 p.m.:Alexa, play “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy.
Back home at last 🙌 https://t.co/0E9XvMB2r3
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 22, 2026
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Bruins vs. Predators date, start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Bruins vs. Predators is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Bruins schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Bruins:
DateOpponentTime (ET)Oct. 22vs. Predators7 p.m.Oct. 24vs. Sharks7 p.m.Oct. 27at Hurricanes8 p.m.Oct. 29at Blues8 p.m.Oct. 31vs. Blackhawks1 p.m.
Nashville Predators schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Predators:
DateOpponentTime (ET)Oct. 22at Bruins7 p.m.Oct. 24at Penguins7 p.m.Oct. 25vs. Avalanche8 p.m.Oct. 27vs. Islanders8 p.m.Oct. 29vs. Capitals8 p.m.
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