Bruins vs. Flames NHL game: How to watch for free tonight

The Calgary Flames visit the Boston Bruins on Thursday, November 7th after the Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.

The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NESN and ESPN+. Fans who want to watch this Bruins game can do so for free using FuboTV ($30 off the first month) or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn't offer a free trial, but it does offer special offers to stream the game.

ESPN+ plans currently cost $11.99 per month, or $16.99 per month if you bundle with Hulu and Disney+.

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The Bruins suffered a 4-0 shutout loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Although they went scoreless and allowed four goals on net, Jeremy Swayman had 23 stops for Boston.

Thursday's matchup will be the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

Boston has a record of 4-3-0 in home games and a record of 6-7-1 overall. The Bruins have a record of 2-5-1 when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Calgary has a 7-5-1 record overall and a 3-2-1 record in away games. The Flames have a record of 2-5-1 in games in which they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

WHO: Boston Bruins vs. Calgary Flames

When: Thursday, November 7th at 7pm ET

Where: TD Garden in Boston, MA

Electricity: FuboTV (free trial); Loop; DirecTV stream

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