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The Boston Bruins (32-20-5) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (29-20-7) take the ice in Boston, Massachusetts on February 26, 2026 at TD Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 69 points and the Blue Jackets are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 65 points.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets: Feb. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 18th |
| Shots | 27 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 26.35% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.42% | 27th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.11 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.71% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.36% | 24th |
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Bruins
- A leading offensive player this season for Boston, David Pastrnak has put up 70 points.
- With 32 goals and 22 assists, Morgan Geekie is one of the most important offensive options for Boston with his 54 points (0.9 per game).
- On 66 shots (for four goals) and 35 assists, Charlie McAvoy has created 39 points this season.
- As Boston's top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 22 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 109 goals with 1,008 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 20 goals and 42 assists in 52 games for Columbus add up to 62 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has racked up 46 points this season, with 19 goals and 27 assists.
- Charlie Coyle is a key contributor on offense for Columbus with 15 goals and 27 assists.
- Jet Greaves has an 18-12-6 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 965 saves, and has conceded 96 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Bruins
None
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 2/1/2026 | Lightning | L 6-5 | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Panthers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Blues | W 5-3 | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Devils | W 3-0 | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-0 | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Predators | - | Home |