NHL · Game guide
Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · in 49 daysBoston Bruinshome
Boston area · Bruins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · NESN press release (Sept. 24, 2026): NESN's Boston Bruins 2026-27 Coverage to Feature 67 Games
Colorado area · Avalanche local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Colorado Avalanche How to Watch page (NHL.com/avalanche)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Avalanche vs Bruins: quick answers
What time is the Avalanche vs Bruins game?
- Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins starts on Tue, Dec 1 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Avalanche vs Bruins on?
- The game is on NESN in the Boston area and Altitude Sports and 9NEWS / KTVD in the Colorado area.
How can I stream Avalanche vs Bruins?
- In the Boston area it streams on NESN 360; in the Colorado area it streams on Altitude+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Avalanche vs Bruins on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NESN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAll locations (NESN territory); NESN+ 628.1; 4K on 105-108 | Ch. 628 | source |
| SpectrumWorcester, MA (varies by system) | Ch. 33 (SD) / 774 (HD) | source |
| XfinityBoston, MA (varies: e.g. Hartford CT 28 / 200 HD; Plymouth MA 51 / 733 HD) | Ch. 51 (SD) / 851 (HD) | source |
| Verizon FiosMassachusetts (RI Providence: 76/1525 SD, 576 HD); NESN 4K available | Ch. 76 (SD) / 576 (HD) | source |
| CoxPawtucket, RI (CT Manchester/Meriden: 32 / 725 HD). The finder labels these rows 'Cox | Spectrum' | Ch. 56 (SD) / 725 (HD) | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV. Provider details →
Altitude Sports
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAltitude nine-state territory (team-territory blackouts apply) | Ch. 681 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Avalanche–Bruins games this season
9:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM PT · at Colorado
Local: Altitude Sports, Altitude+ and 9NEWS / KTVD