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  • Bruins Hit with Harsh Reality in Stunning Loss on Wednesday Night

    Bruins Hit with Harsh Reality in Stunning Loss on Wednesday Night

    The Boston Bruins hit the ice on Wednesday night against the Anaheim Ducks knowing it was all over. With 69 points in 72 games they are 5 points out of the 2nd wild card spot in the East. This is a big drop off for a team that has been in the playoffs since 2015-16.

    A Deadline That Changed Everything

    The Bruins fall from contention wasn’t a surprise given how they approached the deadline. They were 3rd in the Atlantic on January 1 and then fell out of the playoffs.

    General manager Don Sweeney made the tough decision to go into rebuild mode and that means the end of an era. Key veterans like Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers), Brandon Carlo (Toronto Maple Leafs), Charlie Coyle (Colorado Avalanche), Justin Brazeau (Minnesota Wild) and Trent Frederic (Edmonton Oilers) were traded for draft picks and prospects.

    That’s basically waving the white flag on the season and maybe the near future. For a fanbase used to playoff runs and deep playoff pushes it’s a tough pill to swallow.

    Underdogs Against Another Rebuilding Team

    Wednesday night the Bruins faced an Anaheim Ducks team that hasn’t seen the playoffs since the 2017-18 season. Like Boston, the Ducks are in a rebuild so this game was more about evaluating young talent than immediate results.

    According to StatMuse, the Ducks have been underdogs in 66 of 70 games this season. Despite their struggles, the odds had the Ducks favored going into the game against Boston. The lines shifted slightly after the first post and the Bruins are now +115 and the Ducks -135 (via ESPN BET). You can still take the Ducks -1.5 for +185 if you think Anaheim is going to blow them out.

    Puck drop in Anaheim was at 10 p.m. ET so this was expected to be a low stakes game between two teams looking to the future.

    A Reality Check for Bruins Fans

    For Bruins fans who suffered through the lean years before the Bergeron, Chara and Rask era, this season feels all too familiar. Those good times seem so far away now and have been replaced with uncertainty and questions of how long it will take to rebuild.

    Head coach Joe Sacco has a tough job navigating this transition and keeping morale up. It’s not an easy task especially when you consider how spoiled Bruins fans have been the last decade.

  • How to Watch Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks Live: Stream, TV Channel, and More

    How to Watch Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks Live: Stream, TV Channel, and More

    The Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks are looking to break out of their slumps in this crucial matchup at the Honda Center. The Bruins are on a 6 game losing streak and the Ducks are coming off a tough loss so this game is a big opportunity for both teams to get back on track.

    Game Information

    • Date: March 26, 2025
    • Time: 10:00 PM ET
    • TV Channel: NESN (Boston), My Network TV (KCOPDT – Los Angeles, CA)
    • Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
    • Live Stream: Fubo (free trial available)

    Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks Overview

    Boston Bruins (30-33-9)

    The Bruins are 7th in their division with a 30-33-9 record. They’ve been struggling lately, losing 6 in a row. Despite that, David Pastrnak has been a bright spot. He leads the team with 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points. He’s been the difference maker in close games.

    On defense, injuries have hurt. Hampus Lindholm is out for the season after surgery for a fractured patella and Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder injury. The Bruins are scrambling to fill the gaps on the blue line.

    Anaheim Ducks (30-32-8)

    The Ducks aren’t faring much better, 6th in their division with a 30-32-8 record. They’re coming off a loss but have been inconsistent all season. Troy Terry has been their top player, leading the team with 19 goals and 32 assists for 51 points. Frank Vatrano has also been good, with 20 goals and 21 assists.

    Injuries are plaguing the Ducks as well. Brock McGinn is out long term after ACL surgery and Robby Fabbri is on IR. Ross Johnston and Sam Colangelo are day to day with upper body injuries, making things even tougher for the Ducks.

    Key Players to Watch

    Anaheim Ducks Stat Leaders

    • Goals Leader: Frank Vatrano (20G, 21A, 41 PTS)
    • Assists Leader: Troy Terry (19G, 32A, 51 PTS)
    • Points Leader: Troy Terry (19G, 32A, 51 PTS)
    • Penalty Minutes Leader: Ross Johnston (72 PIM)
    • Goaltender: John Gibson (10-10-2, 2.75 GAA, .900 SV%)

    Boston Bruins Stat Leaders

    • Goals Leader: David Pastrnak (34G, 50A, 84 PTS)
    • Assists Leader: David Pastrnak (34G, 50A, 84 PTS)
    • Points Leader: David Pastrnak (34G, 50A, 84 PTS)
    • Penalty Minutes Leader: Nikita Zadorov (135 PIM)
    • Goaltender: Joonas Korpisalo (10-8-3, 2.75 GAA, .900 SV%)

    Injury Reports Of Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins

    Anaheim Ducks

    • Ross Johnston (Upper Body): Day-to-day; missed game on March 23.
    • Sam Colangelo (Upper Body): Day-to-day; missed game on March 23.
    • Brock McGinn (ACL): Out for 7-9 months following reconstructive surgery.
    • Robby Fabbri (Upper Body): Placed on injured reserve on February 27.

    Boston Bruins

    • Hampus Lindholm (Kneecap): Out for the season after undergoing surgery.
    • Mark Kastelic (Upper Body): Out for the remainder of Boston’s road trip.
    • Charlie McAvoy (Shoulder): On injured reserve but returned to practice on March 25.

    What to Watch For?

    Both teams need to snap their slumps. For the Bruins, it’s can they rely on David Pastrnak to score and finally get defensive. For the Ducks, it’s can Troy Terry continue to play well and get some help from the supporting cast.

    Defensively, both teams will lean on their goalies—John Gibson for the Ducks and Joonas Korpisalo for the Bruins—to keep them in the game. Both goalies have a 2.75 GAA so this could come down to which goalie makes the big saves.

    How to Watch or Stream the Game?

    If you want to watch this one, here’s how:

    • TV Channels: NESN (for Bruins fans), My Network TV (KCOPDT – Los Angeles, CA) for Ducks fans.
    • Live Stream: You can stream the game live on Fubo , which offers a free trial for new users.

    If you don’t have cable, Fubo is a great way to watch live sports and TV.