Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers, Dec. 8, 2026
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 and the Panthers at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Panthers Start?
The Bruins vs Panthers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Florida, Boston |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Bruins vs Panthers
Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Florida and Boston markets.
Bruins vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Panthers meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | Florida PanthersFLABoston BruinsBOS | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 15 | Florida PanthersFLABoston BruinsBOS | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Apr 9 | Boston BruinsBOSFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Panthers
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 12 points and 4-4-2 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 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Panthers
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | Boston BruinsBOS Tampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITFlorida PanthersFLA | ESPN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Panthers
What time is Bruins vs Panthers on Dec. 8?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Bruins vs Panthers on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Bruins vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Panthers?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Panthers.
How many times do the Bruins and Panthers play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins vs Panthers 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 Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Bruins vs Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Boston markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.