The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Boston Bruins on the road this Tuesday, March 3. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. EST at TD Garden in Boston. Pittsburgh enters with a 31-15-13 record, while Boston sits at 33-21-5. The Bruins lead the season series 1-0 after a 1-0 win on Jan. 11.
Pittsburgh holds second place in the Metropolitan Division, and Boston ranks fifth in the Atlantic Division. Both teams have a strong chance of making it to the playoffs as the regular season moves into March.
Streaming and TV Options for the Penguins vs. Bruins
TV Schedule in the United States: Fans inside the Bruins’ local market can watch on NESN. Viewers in the Penguins’ local area can tune in to SN-PIT. Those outside both regions can stream the game on ESPN+. The game is also available through NHL Center Ice in the United States.
TV Schedule in Canada: The game is available on national networks SNP and TVAS, depending on your provider. Fans should check their local listings to confirm channel availability.
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Live Streaming Options: In the United States, ESPN+ provides streaming access. In Canada, Sportsnet+ and TVAS+ offer streaming coverage. These services work on mobile devices, smart TVs, and other devices. Additionally, you can stream on DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Penguins vs. Bruins Injury Report
This is where both teams have a high contrast.
For Pittsburgh, captain Sidney Crosby remains on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss time until late March. Filip Hallander is out with a leg injury and could return later this week. The Penguins also list Jack St. Ivany with a hand injury and Caleb Jones as suspended.
On the other hand, Boston has reported no injuries and enters the game with a healthy lineup.
Which Team Between the Penguins and the Bruins has the Edge Entering Tuesday?
Comparing both teams‘ statistics will give us a clear picture of which team is strong. The Penguins have gone 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. The Bruins are 5-2-3 over that span. Pittsburgh averages 3.42 goals per game, while Boston averages 3.36. So, Pittsburgh has the edge and momentum.
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With Crosby out, Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 47 points in 44 games. Anthony Mantha has also produced five points over his last five games. For Boston, Morgan Geekie and Viktor Arvidsson have been important offensive producers in recent games. Star forward David Pastrnak has 72 points.
If we look at the net, Stuart Skinner owns a 19-12-6 record with a 2.76 goals-against average for Pittsburgh, and he could get the start. Jeremy Swayman leads Boston with a 22-12-3 record and a .903 save percentage. So, goaltending could decide the result in this game.
With a playoff position on the line, this Eastern Conference clash will be important for both sides.
