Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks, Jan. 1, 2027
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on CHSN. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 and the Blackhawks at 3-8-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | CHSN | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Blackhawks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blackhawks play at United Center in Chicago.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CHSN |
| Venue | United Center, Chicago |
| Home team | Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago, United States) |
| Away team | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Blackhawks Start?
The Bruins vs Blackhawks start time is 3:00 PM ET on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Boston |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | Chicago |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Bruins vs Blackhawks
Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks is on CHSN, with puck drop at 3:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Chicago and Boston markets.
Bruins vs Blackhawks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Blackhawks meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Chicago BlackhawksCHIBoston BruinsBOS | CHSN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Jan 1 | CHSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Blackhawks
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central with 6 points and 3-7-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW | |
| 11 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Blackhawks
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play at Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Boston BruinsBOS Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play at Dallas Stars on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Chicago BlackhawksCHI Dallas StarsDAL | CHSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Blackhawks
What time is Bruins vs Blackhawks on Jan. 1?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Bruins vs Blackhawks on?
The game is on CHSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Bruins vs Blackhawks being played?
At United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Blackhawks?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Bruins and Blackhawks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins vs Blackhawks count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Bruins vs Blackhawks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Bruins vs Blackhawks on national TV?
No. CHSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Chicago and Boston markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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