Free live stream Bruins vs. Kings: How to watch Saturday’s NHL game

The Boston Bruins host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 12, after Anze Kopitar scored a hat trick in the Kings’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NESN and ESPN+. Fans who want to watch this NHL game can do so for free using FuboTV ($30 off the first month) or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer free trials. SlingTV does not offer a free trial but does offer special offers to stream the game. Fans who do not have access to NESN can stream the game on ESPN+. ESPN+ plans cost $10.99 per month, or $14.99 per month if you book a package with Hulu and Disney+

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The Bruins get their first win of the season, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 at home on Thursday. Boston is now 1-1-0.

Boston had a 47-20-15 record overall and 26-15-7 at home last season. The Bruins averaged 3.0 power play chances per game last season and converted 22.2% (54 total power play goals).

Los Angeles went 44-27-11 overall and 23-17-4 on the road last season. The Kings had a 22.6% power play success rate last season and scored 56 goals in 248 chances.

WHO: Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings

When: Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. ET

Where: TD Garden in Boston, MA

Electricity: FuboTV (free trial); Loop; DirecTV stream