{
  "id": 3556264,
  "title": "Bruins’ National TV Schedule Puts Patrice Bergeron’s Special Night In Spotlight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bruins-national-tv-schedule-puts-patrice-bergerons-special-night-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:37:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bruins-national-tv-schedule-puts-173753349.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Bruins are set to appear in 20 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 season, with one game of particular significance. On December 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Bruins will host the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden, where Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 will be retired in a ceremony broadcast nationally on TNT. Bergeron's jersey will be raised to the TD Garden rafters, honoring one of the franchise's most important players. The Bruins' schedule also includes numerous other nationally televised games, with a focus on rivalry matches against Atlantic Division opponents and visits to iconic teams like the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The season kicks off on September 29 against the New York Rangers on ESPN, and the team will also begin broadcasting six games on ABC in 2027. With Bergeron's special night and other high-profile matchups, the Bruins have a lot to look forward to in their upcoming season.",
  "summary": "The Bruins will make 20 national television appearances next season, including one unforgettable night when Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 rises to the TD Garden rafters.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bruins have 20 nationally televised games in 2026-27 season.",
    "Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 jersey retirement ceremony on December 1.",
    "Game will be broadcast nationally on TNT, honoring key player."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}