Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers free live stream, how to watch

The New York Rangers aim to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Boston Bruins on Thursday, Jan. 2.

The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on NESN and ESPN+. Fans looking to watch this Bruins game can do so for free by using FuboTV ($30 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.

ESPN+ plans are currently at $11.99 a month or $16.99 a month if you bundle with Hulu and Disney+.

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Thursday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season. The Bruins are coming off a 4-1 loss against the Capitals. Justin Brazeau scored for the Bruins 81 seconds in off an unexpected carom off the boards and then Logan Thompson. Jeremy Swayman finished with 24 saves.

New York has gone 7-9-1 in home games and 16-19-1 overall. The Rangers rank 10th in the league serving 9.6 penalty minutes per game.

Boston is 20-15-4 overall and 8-9-2 on the road. The Bruins have committed 170 total penalties (4.4 per game) to rank first in NHL play.

Who: Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers

When: Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: New York, NY

Stream: FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream

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