The Atlantic Division heats up tonight as the Detroit Red Wings head to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins. With playoff positioning already at stake in the 2025-26 season, this Original Six matchup promises plenty of intensity. The puck drops on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and fans across North America will be tuning in to see if the high-flying Wings can take down a Bruins squad coming off a massive offensive explosion.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the action live.
Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins TV Channel and Time
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
USA TV Channels: In the United States, the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Cord-cutters can stream the game live on Max (via the B/R Sports Add-On) or through Fubo and Sling TV (Blue package).
Canada TV Channels: For Canadian viewers, the game is available on Sportsnet (check local listings for Sportsnet East, Ontario, West, or Pacific availability). Streaming is available nationwide via Sportsnet+.
Team Records and Recent Form
The Detroit Red Wings enter tonight’s contest with an impressive 28-15-4 record (58 points), currently sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They are fresh off a gritty overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, Jan 12, showing they have the resilience to win tough games. However, playing on back-to-back nights is always a test of endurance.
The Boston Bruins, sitting at 25-19-2 (52 points), are looking to climb the standings. They were last in action on Sunday, Jan 11, where they shutout the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0. The Bruins are well-rested and will look to use their home-ice advantage to close the gap on their division rivals.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season):
- Detroit Red Wings: Lucas Raymond continues to dazzle with 48 points, while Alex DeBrincat (46 points) and captain Dylan Larkin (40 points) anchor a potent offense.
- Boston Bruins: Superstar David Pastrnak leads the charge with 55 points, supported by a breakout season from Morgan Geekie (41 points).
Key Injuries and Game Prediction
Injury troubles are plaguing the Bruins’ lineup. Hampus Lindholm remains on Injured Reserve, and the team recently lost Elias Lindholm to a lower-body injury during the Rangers game; his status is doubtful for tonight. Detroit will need to check the status of Patrick Kane, who has been managing nagging injuries, though the Wings’ depth has held up well in his absence.
Prediction: The betting odds have the Bruins as -130 favorites, with the Over/Under set at 6.5. From my perspective, the schedule makers have handed Boston a distinct advantage here. The Bruins are rested and riding the high of a 10-goal performance, while the Red Wings are fatigued from a travel-heavy back-to-back. While Detroit has the better record, I expect Boston’s fresh legs to be the difference maker in the third period.
My Pick: Boston Bruins win 5-3 (Take the Over).
If you are looking for more hockey action, be sure to check our guide on finding the Detroit Red Wings on TV today for future matchups. You can also view the full Boston Bruins TV schedule to plan your viewing for the rest of the month. Don’t forget to review the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season to track the race for the Art Ross Trophy, and sign up for our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website to test your knowledge against other fans.
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