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The Sunday NHL schedule features the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-11) hosting the Boston Bruins (41-24-8) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 87 points and the Bruins are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 90 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Bruins: March 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 20.00% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.11% | 23rd |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 19th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 30.0 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 23.29% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.65% | 26th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 77 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has 59 points (25 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 73 games, Charlie Coyle has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has 55 points (17 goals and 38 assists).
- Across 47 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 24-14-8. During those games, he's allowed 119 goals while recording 1,190 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 62 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Boston offense with 91 total points (1.2 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 12.4%.
- Morgan Geekie is a top offensive contributor for Boston with 62 total points this season. He has scored 34 goals and added 28 assists in 72 games.
- Pavel Zacha has netted 26 goals on the season, adding 30 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has a .907 save percentage (16th in the league), with 1,295 total saves, giving up 132 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up a 29-15-4 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Damon Severson: Out (Upper Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Bruins
None
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/25/2026 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Wild | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |