Bruins vs. Predators Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL Game

The Bruins (7-2-1) will look to launch a new winning streak as they return home to host the Predators (3-2-3) on Thursday.

Boston's five-game winning streak came to an end after the Bruins suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars on Tuesday. Matthew Poitras and James Hagens found the back of the net for Boston, but Mikko Rantanen scored three times, including the overtime winner on the power play.

The Predators will head to Boston following a four-day break. They defeated the Blues, 5-2, on Saturday.

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

Bruins vs. Predators live updates, highlights from NHL game

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 feeds 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.

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.

7:40 p.m.: Nicolas Hague gets 2 minutes for holding. Bruins first powerplay 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 powerplay 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.

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

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