Where to Watch Tonight's Bruins Game

Later today, the puck drops on game one of the Stanley Cup playoffs and none other than your Boston Bruins will be looking to earn their second NHL championship in three years.

Game time is 8 p.m. on NBC, and there are plenty of great local spots to watch the game with some fellow puckheads? In honor of the fact that the Bruins have won six Stanley Cups, here are six popular sports hot spots where you could watch the game:

1. Murphy's Taproom. Owned and operated by Bedford residents Keith and Kelleigh Murphy, Murphy's Taproom offers plenty of high definition TVs and $2 and $3 draft specials during all Boston sports events. 494 Elm St. in Manchester. Phone: 603-644-3535

2. T-Bones Great American Eatery. Great drink specials, a fun atmosphere and more. 25 S. River Rd in Bedford. Phone: 603-641-6100

3. Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse With a sizable bar area and plenty of large flat-screen TVs, Shorty's may offer the ideal close-to-home spot to watch a big game that Bedford residents have been in search of for years. Phone: 603-488-5706

4. River Road Tavern. Bedford's newest bar offers what may be the best viewing atmosphere for the big game, with large televisions, a premium beer selection and great pub fare, why not stay in town and enjoy the Bruins title push from 193 South River Road. Phone: 603-206-5837.

5. Strange Brew Tavern. A Queen City staple, Strange Brew Tavern offers great drink and food specials, classic live music and good company every night of the week. 88 Market St. in Manchester. Phone: 603-666-4292

6. Outback Steakhouse. Enjoy a frosty beverage and a steak from down under while the Bruins aim to raise banner number seven high over the TD Bank Garden ice. 95 S. River Rd. in Bedford. Phone: 603-622-8833

If you're doing anything special for the game or heading over to one of these restaurants, be sure to post your photos here by clicking "add photos." Also, tell us your predictions for the score of the game in the comments below!

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