Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings, Nov. 18, 2026
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Red Wings Start?
The Bruins vs Red Wings start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Detroit, Boston |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Bruins vs Red Wings
Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings is on TNT, truTV, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Detroit and Boston markets.
Bruins vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Red Wings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Dec 5 | Detroit Red WingsDETBoston BruinsBOS | DSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Boston BruinsBOSDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Detroit Red WingsDETBoston BruinsBOS | ABC | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Red Wings
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Red Wings
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play vs Washington Capitals on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 |  Washington CapitalsWSHBoston BruinsBOS | MNMT | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs New York Islanders on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 |  New York IslandersNYIDetroit Red WingsDET | MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Red Wings
What time is Bruins vs Red Wings on Nov. 18?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Bruins vs Red Wings on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Bruins vs Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Red Wings?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Bruins and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins vs Red Wings 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 Red Wings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Bruins vs Red Wings on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.