The Bruins will have an additional national game this season.
The NHL announced it changed the time and network for Boston’s game against the Buffalo Sabres on March 25 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The game will also air on TNT. NESN will carry the game locally in the Boston market.
TNT was originally set to have the New York Rangers-Toronto Maple Leafs game in that time slot.
The change gives the Bruins their 18th national game of the season.
Both the Sabres and the Bruins are fighting for a playoff spot. Going into Thursday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston holds the second Wild Card spot. Buffalo, meanwhile, holds the top Wild Card spot and is one point ahead of the Bruins.
A lot can change between now and March 25, but the game could have big playoff implications.