The Boston Bruins travel to the American Airlines Center tonight to face the Dallas Stars in a heavyweight cross-conference clash. With the 2025-26 NHL season heating up, both teams are jockeying for playoff positioning. Boston rides a red-hot six-game winning streak into Texas, while Dallas looks to snap a frustrating three-game skid.
If you are looking for how to watch the Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars game on TV Tuesday, January 20, 2026, here is everything you need to know, including TV channels, streaming options, and a breakdown of the betting odds.
Game Time and TV Channels in USA and Canada
Tonight’s puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST (6:30 PM CT).
- National TV (USA): The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
- Streaming (USA): Cord-cutters can stream the matchup live on HBO Max (B/R Sports Add-On).
- Local TV (Boston): Bruins fans in the New England area can catch the action on NESN.
- Local TV/Streaming (Dallas): Stars fans can watch on the team’s free streaming service, Victory+.
2025-26 Season Overview: Team Records & Key Stats
The narratives for these two teams could not be more different entering tonight’s contest.
The Boston Bruins (28-19-2, 58 points) are arguably the hottest team in the NHL right now. They have won six straight games, including dominant recent victories over the Chicago Blackhawks (5-2) and the Seattle Kraken. Their offense has found a new gear, led by perennial superstar David Pastrnak, who has racked up 59 points (20 goals, 39 assists) this season. Morgan Geekie has also been a surprise standout, contributing 42 points to a balanced attack.
The Dallas Stars (27-13-9, 63 points) sit 2nd in the Central Division but are enduring a rough patch, having lost three in a row, including a tough 4-1 loss to the Lightning and a defeat by the Utah Mammoth. Despite the slump, their roster remains lethal. The shock addition of Mikko Rantanen has paid dividends; he leads the team with 63 points. Jason Robertson remains a force with 56 points, and young gun Wyatt Johnston has added 53 points.
Injuries & Betting Analysis
Injuries could play a major factor tonight. The Stars are notably without Tyler Seguin, who suffered a torn ACL in December. The Bruins are missing grit in the lineup with Tanner Jeannot on IR.
Game Score Prediction & Personal Insight
The oddsmakers have Dallas as a -175 favorite with the Over/Under set at 5.5. Personally, I find this line disrespectful to how well Boston is playing. I know Dallas is a fortress at home, but -175 is a steep price to pay for a team on a three-game losing streak against an opponent who hasn’t lost in two weeks. With Pastrnak firing on all cylinders and Dallas missing Seguin’s depth down the middle, I think the value is on the underdog. I expect a tight, defensive battle that hits the Under 5.5, but I’m calling for the upset.
Prediction: Bruins win 3-2.
Around the League & Where to Watch
If you are looking to find the Boston Bruins on TV today, stick to NESN or TNT. For the wider Dallas Stars TV schedule, remember that most regional games are now exclusively on the Victory+ app. Elsewhere in the league, the race for the Art Ross is heating up, with Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid currently tied atop the NHL point leaders leaderboard for the 2025-26 season with 85 points each. Don’t forget to join our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—it’s the best way to stay engaged with the season’s second half!
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