Bruins vs. Predators Score, Highlights From NHL Game: Boston Blanks Nashville 6-0

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Bruins vs. Predators Score, Highlights From NHL Game: Boston Blanks Nashville 6-0

Ryleigh Tupper · NESN

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 ·

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The Boston Bruins (8-2-1) dominated the Nashville Predators, earning a 6-0 shutout victory behind a standout performance from Michael DiPietro. The goaltender stopped all 28 shots he faced to record his first NHL shutout.

David Pastrnak led the offensive charge with two goals and two assists, while Charlie McAvoy dished out four assists. Pavel Zacha added two assists as the Bruins received goals from five different scorers, with Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka and Mark Kastelic also finding the back of the net.

Boston delivered a complete performance at both ends of the ice, with DiPietro providing a perfect finish to a convincing win.

Bruins will host the Sharks on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

NESN provided live coverage of Thursday's game between the Bruins and Predators.

Bruins vs. Predators score

	1	2	3	F
Predators	0	0	0	0
Bruins	2	2	6	6

Bruins vs. Predators live updates, highlights from NHL game

(All times Eastern)

End of third quarter/ Final: Bruins 6, Predators 0

9:37 p.m.:Bruins on the defensive for the final minute. Ross Colton hits the crossbar, but the puck is recovered and sent to the other end by the Bruins. Bruins are going to keep control of the puck as the buzzer sounds.

9:35 p.m.:Wood has only one defender on him, and he misses wide right on an attempt. DiPietro has stopped 29 shots so far tonight.

Bruins 6, Predators 0

9:32 p.m.:Another one for Pasta. David Pastrnak is assisted by Frederic Brunet and McAvoy to extend the lead even more.

9:26 p.m.:Nicolas Hauge gets 2 minutes for tripping Kastelic. What a hard fall; the trip sent Kastelic into the edge of the net and then into the wall. Bruins power play! They are unable to score, but continue to dominate possession.

9:24 p.m.:Predators are scrambling to keep the puck away from the Bruins. Plenty of icing and offside calls in the last few minutes.

9:14 p.m.:DiPietro continues to make huge saves as he is able to get back to his feet and block a barrage of shots.

Bruins 5, Predators 0

9:12 p.m.:Mark Kastelic extends the lead, assisted by Matthew Poitras and Tanner Jeannot, as he flips the puck over the goalie's left pad.

9:10 p.m.:Predators seem almost desperate as the clock continues to run.

9:07 p.m.:Bruins are full strength. Shots on goal are tied up at 22 apiece.

9:06 p.m.:Bruins defense is doing a good job to stall the Predators on this penalty kill. DiPietro is making huge plays, using his body to defend the net and keep the puck at bay.

9:03 p.m.:Predators are full strength. Despite the 4-0 goal lead, Bruins lead the Predators 22-20 for shots on goal. MvAvoy gets a 2-minute minor for high-sticking. Predators will now have the advantage.

9:01 p.m.:Bruins will begin the third period with 1:14 remaining in their power play. Minten wins the face-off against O'Reilly.

End of second period: Bruins 4, Predators 0

8:42 p.m.:Roman Josi gets a 2-minute minor for cross-checking McAvoy. Bruins will have the advantage with less than a minute remaining.

Bruins 4, Predators 0

8:38 p.m.:McAvoy comes out of nowhere and floors Jack Drury. The gasp from the crowd was heard on the stream. Pastrnak fakes into a pass to Peterka, who tips it in for another goal.

8:35 p.m.:Pastrnak feeds a perfect one to JJ Peterka, who threads it through his legs and to the goal, but the puck bounces off the goalie. What a play, though.

8:33 p.m.:DiPietro on another huge save as he uses his body to smother the puck.

8:32 p.m.:Matthew Wood sends the puck just over the top of the net and then breaks his stick. An icing call will send Fraser Minten and O'Reilly to face off.

8:28 p.m.:Pastrnak loses the puck after it bounces off one of his blades, almost losing his balance in a crowd of Predator defenders.

Bruins 3, Predators 0

8:21 p.m.:Zacha finds a wide-open McAvoy. McAvoy finds Pastrnak right in front of the goal to add to the lead. McAvoy has assisted on all three goals tonight.

8:18 p.m.:DiPietro, at the front of the goal, makes a huge save, knocking the puck towards center ice. There's a pile of players as DiPietro uses his body to keep the puck from getting into the goal.

8:17 p.m.:Beautiful tribute as the camera pans through the crowd to show those standing up for fighting cancer. What a touching moment.

8:13 p.m.:The Predators seem to have some more energy as the period goes on. Bruins have taken three different shots and rebounded on each, but there is no score to show for it.

8:10 p.m.:McAvoy has a wide open shot and takes it, but Mark Kastelic is unable to tip the puck in from right in front of the goal. McAvoy shatters his stick. DiPietro makes a huge save.

8:08 p.m.:A lot of back and forth so far in the first two minutes. Minten tries to sneak around the back of the goal, but loses the puck to one of the Predators. Injury update: Morgan Geekie is back on the ice.

8:05 p.m.:Elias Lindholm wins the face-off against Ryan O'Reilly to begin the second period.

7:53 p.m.:If you're watching the stream or checking socials and see a lot of purple, it is Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The Bruins are also honoring Alex Gimenez who passed away from cancer back in September.

End of first period: Bruins 2, Predators 0

7:44 p.m.:Geekie looks to be in a ton of pain on the bench. He was last seen struggling to get to the bench. It is unclear what happened.

Bruins 2, Predators 0

7:40 p.m.:Nicolas Hague gets 2 minutes for holding. Bruins first power play of the night. McAvoy has a wide-open lane. He sends the puck in, and Elias Lindholm, right by the goal, tips the puck in. Bruins get a power-play goal. E. Lindholm was assisted by McAvoy and Pavel Zacha.

7:38 p.m.:Steven Stamkos takes an attempt, but the shot is blocked by Nikita Zadorov. Roman Josi is on the rebound, but his attempt is blocked by Hagens. Stamkos takes another attempt, but DiPietro stops the puck.

7:34 p.m.:Pastrnak looks for McAvoy, but the pass is intercepted and turned over. James Hagens sends one from near the right circle, but Annunen once again catches the puck, denying the Bruins.

7:27 p.m.:Reid Schaefer bounces the puck off of DiPietro's chest protector. The Predators are able to recover the puck at first, but are unable to attempt to score again. An offside call ends the play.

7:24 p.m.:Mark Kastelic rips one of, but Annunen swallows the puck up to end the play.

7:20 p.m.:Morgan Geekie picks off Ryan O'Reilly. He sends the puck to Fraser Minten, but the puck goes off the goalie's mask.

7:18 p.m.:Hampus Londholm attempts a shot, but the puck is gloved by Annunen. Pavel Zacha will face-off against Matthew Wood.

Bruins 1, Predators 0

7:14 p.m.:Casey Mittelstadt sends the puck over the right shoulder of Annunen to score the first goal of the day. He was assisted by Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy.

7:11 p.m.:David Pastrnak takes a shot on goal, but is denied by Justus Annunen.

7:09 p.m.:Elias Lindholm wins the face-off to begin the game.

6:50 p.m.:Bruins post the lines for tonight. Michael DiPietro will start in goal tonight.

6:37 p.m.:The guys are on the ice for warmups.

5:42 p.m.:Alexa, play "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy.

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Bruins vs. Predators date, start time

Date:Thursday, Oct. 22
Time:7 p.m. ET

Bruins vs. Predators is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.

Boston Bruins schedule 2026-27

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Bruins:

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)
Oct. 22	vs. Predators	7 p.m.
Oct. 24	vs. Sharks	7 p.m.
Oct. 27	at Hurricanes	8 p.m.
Oct. 29	at Blues	8 p.m.
Oct. 31	vs. Blackhawks	1 p.m.

Nashville Predators schedule 2026-27

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Predators:

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)
Oct. 22	at Bruins	7 p.m.
Oct. 24	at Penguins	7 p.m.
Oct. 25	vs. Avalanche	8 p.m.
Oct. 27	vs. Islanders	8 p.m.
Oct. 29	vs. Capitals	8 p.m.

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