window[‘TVEPlayer’] = “1705741365554441526”;
if( typeof window[‘NEILSENTRACE’] !== ‘undefined’ ){
window[‘NEILSENTRACE’].init();
} else {
console.log(“Neilsen not ready at player ready”);
}
// Fix for PRDT-3013
// Code will check for presence of brightcove player and attempt to autoplay if it isn’t playing
// due to an error in another player plugin
( () => {
try {
const CHECK_INTERVAL = 500; //check every .5 seconds
const CHECK_MAX_ITERATIONS = 120; //check for max 60 seconds
//checks that the video isn’t playing
const isVideoPlaying = ( player ) => {
return !!( 0 < player.currentTime() && !player.paused() && !player.ended() && 2 {
if ( !window[ 'videojs' ] || !window[ 'videojs' ].getPlayer( window[ 'TVEPlayer' ] ) ) {
if ( checkCount++ <= CHECK_MAX_ITERATIONS ) { //retry for 60 seconds
setTimeout( checkForPlayer, CHECK_INTERVAL );
}
} else {
//we found the player, now play it
const player = window[ 'videojs' ].getPlayer( window[ 'TVEPlayer' ] );
if ( player && !isVideoPlaying( player ) && 'muted' === player.autoplay() ) {
player.play();
}
}
};
checkForPlayer();
} catch ( e ) {
window.nesn_debug && console.warn( 'Error trying to force autoplay of video', e ); // eslint-disable-line no-console
}
} )();
BOSTON — NESN announced Friday that the network will televise five Bruins preseason games as the team kicks off its 2024-25 season.
NESN will produce three games — and air two games featuring the home team’s telecast. The Bruins preseason begins Sunday, Sept. 22, with an Original 6 matchup against the New York Rangers.
See NESN’s coverage of the Bruins preseason schedule below (all times ET):
Sunday, September 22, 5 p.m. vs. New York Rangers (NESN / NESN 360)
Tuesday, September 24, 7 p.m. vs. Washington Capitals (NESN+ / NESN 360)
Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m. at New York Rangers (NESN / NESN 360)*
Tuesday, October 1, 7 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Flyers (NESN / NESN 360)
Saturday, October 5, 5 p.m. at Washington Capitals (NESN / NESN 360)*
*Games featuring the home team’s broadcast.
In addition, NESN will air six episodes of a 60-minute pregame show titled, “Bruins Back to Work,” presented by Cross Insurance, along with intermission coverage for all Bruins preseason broadcasts. The debut episode of “Bruins Back to Work” will air on Sept. 21 to kick off preseason coverage. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, September 21, 2 p.m. (NESN / NESN 360)
Sunday, September 22, 4:30 p.m. (NESN+ / NESN 360)*
Tuesday, September 24, 6 p.m. (NESN+ / NESN 360)
Thursday, September 26, 6 p.m. (NESN / NESN 360)
Tuesday, October 1, 6 p.m. (NESN / NESN 360)
Saturday, October 5, 4 p.m. (NESN / NESN 360)
*30-minute show
Fans can access any game on NESN or NESN+ by using the NESN 360 app via authentication with their TV provider or by purchasing a subscription directly. Visit www.NESN360.com to learn more.
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About NESN
NESN is consistently one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage. NESN and NESN+ are delivered throughout the six-state New England region and are available anytime, anywhere, on any device on the NESN 360 app via direct subscription or TV authentication. The network is also distributed nationally as NESN National. NESN.com is one of the country’s most visited sports websites with dedicated digital video production and always-on news coverage. NESN’s social responsibility program, NESN Connects is proud to support and connect its employees with charitable organizations in the Greater Boston community. NESN is owned by Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (owners of the Boston Bruins).