NHL · Game guide
Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · in 4 daysBoston Bruinsaway
Los Angeles area · Kings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · ABTV announcement (NHL.com/kings), Sept. 18, 2026
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
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) ↗
Bruins vs Kings: quick answers
What time is the Bruins vs Kings game?
- Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings starts on Sat, Oct 17 at 9:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM MT · 6:00 PM PT.
What channel is Bruins vs Kings on?
- The game is on ABTV in the Los Angeles area and NESN in the Boston area.
How can I stream Bruins vs Kings?
- In the Los Angeles area it streams on DAZN; in the Boston area it streams on NESN 360; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Bruins vs Kings 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.
Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 692 | source |
| SpectrumKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 320 | source |
| CoxOrange County, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara | Ch. 64 (Orange County); 53 (Palos Verdes); 37 (Santa Barbara) | source |
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 →
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 Bruins–Kings games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NESN, NESN 360 and ABTV