.@emilymkaplan checking in from TD Garden ahead of an Opening Night Original Six matchup 🗽🐻 Don't miss Rangers-Bruins T Via @espn on X

What happened: Boston hosts the game at TD Garden. Puck drop is set for 8 ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.

Why it matters: Original Six meetings date to the league's early era and routinely draw Opening Night billing. An opening win banks early points in the 2026 race.

What to watch: Winner opens 2026 with early momentum before the schedule moves on.

Sources

  • @espn