Where to Watch Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings Game Live Online on November 4, 2023: Streaming/TV Channels
The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET. Boston currently sits first in the Atlantic Division, is undefeated in regulation with an 8-0-1 record as of the time of this writing and is riding a two-game win streak. Detroit, meanwhile, sits second in the Atlantic Division right behind the Bruins, with a 6-3-1 record and coming off an OT win against the New York Islanders. Detroit has started the season red-hot offensively, averaging 4.0 goals per game which is tied for third in the NHL behind only the Los Angeles Kings (4.33) and New Jersey Devils (4.13).
At a Glance:
- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins
- Date and Time: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
- Home Rink Advantage: Detroit
- Team Records: Detroit (6-3-1), Boston (8-0-1)
- Odds: Boston favored (-182), Detroit (+146)
- TV Channel: Bally Sports Detroit and NESN
Odds & Analysis
Betting Lines
| Favorite | Moneyline | Puckline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | -182 | -1.5 (+162) | 4.5 |
The Boston Bruins have been the second-best team in the NHL so far to open the 2023-2024 NHL season, with only the Vegas Golden Knights being more dominant. The Bruins have yet to lose a game in regulation, with their only loss coming against the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-3 in overtime. They’re running a league-best .947 save percentage, allowing only 1.56 goals per game on average, and scoring 3.22. For Detroit, their offense has been pumping. They’re averaging four goals per game and running at 32.4 percent on the PP – good enough for fourth in the NHL. Their team save percentage though is well below Boston’s, sitting at .901 – which is about average. This is likely the key defensive number that gives Boston the edge in the betting lines.
Team Stats
| Statistic | Boston | Detroit |
|---|---|---|
| Goals For | 29 | 40 |
| Goals Against | 14 | 31 |
| Diff | +15 | +9 |
| Total Points | 17 | 13 |
| Points Percentage | .944 | .650 |
The Red Wings are playing great offensive hockey, averaging 4.0 goals per game and 3.1 goals against per game. Dylan Larkin leads the team offensively with 15 points in 10 games, followed by Alex DeBrincat with 13 points in 10 games. Their powerplay is also clicking early this season, going 12-for-37, good enough for 32.43 percent, ranked fourth in the NHL. Their PK is ranked thirteenth, killing 81.1 percent when 5-on-4.
Offensively, the Bruins are thirteenth in the NHL in goals per game 3.22. They’re getting production from the names you’d expect. They have seven players with five points or more, led by David Pasternak (8 goals, 14 points), Brad Marchand (5 goals, 9 points), and Charlie McAvoy (2 goals, 8 points). But it’s really the defensive side of the game for the Bruins that has led to their opening season dominance. They’re .947 save percentage is number one in the NHL and it’s a big reason why they come into this game as the favorites.
Boston and Detroit Goalie Matchup:
| Goalie | Team | Record | Sv% | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston | 4-0-0 | .957 | 1.26 | 0 |
| Ville Husso | Detroit | 4-2-1 | .900 | 3.28 | 0 |
If there’s a question mark for the Red Wings, it’s in net. Ville Husso has started seven games this year with a 4-2-1, 3.28 GAA and .900 SV, which ranks 50th and 42nd respectively in the NHL. He’s saved 1.6 goals above expected, which ranks him 24th in the league. James Reimer has been better – he’s 2-1 with a 1.68 GAA and .939 SV% - but has only started three games.
Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins goalies have been the story in the early part of this season. Swayman’s fantastic .957 goals-against average in four games is second in the NHL, behind only Jonathan Quick’s .982. Swayman is also second in the NHL in GAA with 1.89. Remarkably, Linus Ullmark has kept pace with the man he shares the crease with. In five games, Ullmark is 4-0-1, with a .939 save percentage (fourth in the NHL), and a 1.77 goals-against average (third in the NHL).
How to Watch the Detroit vs. Boston Game?
On Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. ET the Detroit Red Wings face the Boston Bruins from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The game is airing exclusively on NESN and Bally Sports Detroit, which you can stream with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | Sign Up | |||
| $79.99 | $94.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
| Bally Sports Detroit | + $29 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| NESN | + $29 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
The Detroit vs. Boston game will be streaming on NESN and Bally Sports Detroit, which is available with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM. You can also stream the game on Fubo and ESPN+ if you’re out of market, as well as Bally Sports Plus in the Detroit market.
1.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on DIRECTV STREAM?
You can watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins game on NESN and Bally Sports Detroit with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM and then $10 off your first three months of the streamer's Choice Plan. You will also be able to stream other channels that carry hockey games including ABC, ESPN2, NHL Network, TBS, and TNT.
In addition to being able to watch hockey on regional sports networks (RSNs) on DIRECTV STREAM, the live streamer also has the best selection of network and cable channels to be able to watch the NFL, College Football, the NBA, MLB Playoffs, and all of your other sporting needs.
While NESN and Bally Sports Detroit are not part of the base Entertainment package, they are included on the next tier, the Choice plan, which costs $99.99 per month and offers 90 channels including all 35 of the top cable networks. Also, you can sign up for whichever package you want during your free trial and you will be able to sample the complete offerings at no cost.
2.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on Fubo?
You can watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins game on NESN and Bally Sports Detroit with a one-day free trial of Fubo. You will also be able to stream ABC, ESPN2, NHL Network, and TBS.
3.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on ESPN+?
If you live outside of Boston or Detroit, you can stream Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins, and every out-of-market NHL game with NHL Power Play on ESPN+. To watch the game, all you need is a subscription to ESPN+, or The Disney Bundle.
4.) Can you stream Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins on Bally Sports+?
You can if you are in the Detroit media market. Bally Sports Detroit streams live on Bally Sports+ and you can check it all out with a one-week free trial. After that, monthly subscriptions start at $19.99.
5.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on Sling TV?
Unfortunately, you cannot watch the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins game with a subscription to Sling TV.
6.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on Hulu Live TV?
No, you can’t watch the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins game on subscription to Hulu + Live TV. The live streamer is included in The Disney Bundle and allows you to stream ABC, ESPN2, TBS, and TNT.
7.) Can you stream Detroit vs. Boston on YouTube TV?
No, the channel broadcasting the game is not included with a subscription to YouTube TV.