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How to watch Panthers vs. Bruins online for free: Schedule and livestream details

October 21, 2025

Brad Marchand, fondly known as the Nose Face Killer, is making his return to Boston.

The 37-year-old forward will be in TD Garden on Tuesday night after being signed by the Florida Panthers right before the 2025 NHL trade deadline.

During his 16-year stint with the Bruins, Marchand notched 422 goals and 554 assists in 1,090 games, also serving as captain for the last two seasons. He played a pivotal role in the Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup victory, which was their first in nearly three decades. Now, he reenters Boston sporting some fresh championship bling to aid the Panthers in their pursuit of another title, having clinched the second consecutive championship last season.

Details for the Panthers vs. Bruins matchup:

When: October 21st, 7:30 PM ET
Where: TD Garden (Boston, MA)
Channel: ESPN
Streaming: DIRECTV (offering a free trial)

Marchand has started strong with three goals and three assists in his first seven games with Florida.

Both the Panthers (3-4-0) and Bruins (3-4-0) are looking to break out of a four-game slump after initially starting the season undefeated.

Game Start Time:

The Panthers vs. Bruins game kicks off tonight at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Watching Options for the Game:

If you don’t have cable, there are ways to stream the game for free. DIRECTV offers a free trial which includes ESPN among other channels essential for the NHL season. After that, it’s accessible for around $49.99 per month.

For those not ready for a full commitment, Sling offers a one-day pass for $4.99, granting 24-hour access to ESPN and many other channels. They also have weekend and weekly passes available.