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NHL action on Thursday features a matchup in Boston, Massachusetts between the Boston Bruins (36-22-6) and San Jose Sharks (30-26-6) at TD Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are eighth (with 78 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are 10th (66 points) in the Western Conference.
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Bruins vs. Sharks: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 24.87% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.49% | 25th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.06 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20.1% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.06% | 15th |
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Bruins vs. Sharks Top Players
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has been critical to Boston's offense this season, racking up 75 points in 59 games.
- With 34 goals and 23 assists, Morgan Geekie is one of the top contributors for Boston with his 57 points (0.9 per game).
- Charlie McAvoy has contributed 46 points for Boston in 52 games this season, scoring on 8.5% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 39 assists.
- Across 42 games played, Jeremy Swayman has a goaltending record of 25-13-3. During those games, he's allowed 114 goals while recording 1,092 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored 33 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 57 assists (0.9 per game), contributing to the San Jose offense with 90 total points (1.5 per game). He takes 3.5 shots per game, shooting 15.2%.
- Will Smith is one of the impact players on offense for San Jose with 45 total points (0.9 per game), with 19 goals and 26 assists in 49 games.
- San Jose's Alexander Wennberg is among the top offensive players on the team with 41 total points (13 goals and 28 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov is 19-17-3 in 40 games this season, conceding 130 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 1,015 saves and an .886 save percentage (54th in the league).
Bruins vs. Sharks Injury Report
Bruins
None
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
William Eklund: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kings | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Sabres | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |