The first-place squad in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins (23-7-6), host the 11th-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins (18-14-4) at TD Garden on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.
Boston secured a 4-1 road victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in its last game on January 2.
Pittsburgh lost 4-3 at home against the Washington Capitals in its most recent game on January 2.