Bruins set for 20 national TV games, honor Patrice Bergeron
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Boston Bruins announced they will appear on national television 20 times during the 2026-27 NHL season. A highlight will be Patrice Bergeron’s number retirement ceremony on December 1, when the Bruins host the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden. This game, significant for Bergeron’s impact on the franchise, will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The Bruins open the season on September 29 against the New York Rangers on ESPN. They will have additional national coverage throughout the season, including multiple rivalry matchups and potential postseason implications.
- •Bruins to appear on national TV 20 times next season.
- •Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 will be retired on December 1.
- •Opening game is against New York Rangers on September 29.
- •December 1 game against Avalanche will be on TNT.
- •Season includes important matchups against division rivals.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins’ National TV Schedule Puts Patrice Bergeron’s Special Night In Spotlight
"The Bruins will make 20 national television appearances next season, including one unforgettable night when Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 rises to the TD Garden rafters.
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