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Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the Boston Bruins (13-4-1) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

1:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Boston Bruins13-4-1

DateDec 5, 2026

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVDSN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsBoston Bruins

Goals per game

2.7

3.8

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.3

7-8-3Record13-4-1

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record8-1

LLLWLLast 5WWWWL

L3StreakW4

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsBoston Bruins

Goals Against Average

3.00

2.28

Shots Against per Game

25.4

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

77.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

3.72

Shots per Game

28.8

26.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

256

Injury report

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Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 11/18

Feb 27, 2027DET 0, BOS 0

Jan 9, 2027BOS 0, DET 0

Dec 5, 2026DET 0, BOS 0

Nov 18, 2026BOS 0, DET 0

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins?

TV: DSN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. Boston Bruins: 13-4-1.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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