Boston Bruins lead the NHL in 2026-27 national broadcast appearances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The NHL announced its national television schedule for the 2026-27 season, placing the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the top with 20 national broadcasts each. All 20 of the Boston Bruins’ appearances will air on traditional linear networks, including ESPN, ABC, and TNT. This schedule reflects a broader league distribution involving 100 exclusive games on ESPN networks and 72 on TNT. Last season, the Boston Bruins participated in five of the 10 most-watched NHL games, helping drive viewership figures that reached their highest level since the 2012-13 season. The team will open its schedule on September 29 against the New York Rangers on ESPN. Subsequent highlights include the retirement of Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 jersey during a TNT-broadcast game against the Colorado Avalanche on December 1.
- •Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins share the lead with 20 national broadcasts each.
- •The Bruins are scheduled to play six games against fellow Original Six franchises.
- •A game against the Colorado Avalanche on December 1 features the retirement of Patrice Bergeron’s jersey.
- •Boston opens its season against the New York Rangers on September 29.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — The Boston Bruins Are Still One of the NHL’s Most Popular Teams
"Last week, the NHL released its national TV schedule for the upcoming season. The Boston Bruins, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, topped the list with 20 national broadcasts. All 20 Bruins’ nationwide broadcasts will air on traditional linear TV — ESPN, ABC or TNT — with none exclusive to streaming-only services like Hulu, ESPN+ or […] The post The Boston Bruins Are Still One of the NHL’s Most Popular Teams appeared first on The Lead.
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