Where to Watch the Bruins, Patriots Games

It's a big weekend for New England sports fans living on the Seacoast, as one professional team has its first game since the lockout ended, while another has another chance at title game glory.

The Boston Bruins open their truncated 48-game NHL season at 7 p.m. Saturday at home against the New York Rangers. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots hit the gridiron at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens, looking for a repeat of their AFC title victory over the Ravens in 2011.

Both games are available on TV in Hampton and North Hampton (NESN for the Bruins game, CBS for the Patriots game), but why not head out to a local restaurant or bar packed with other like-minded sports fans?

Here are some of the local places you could try:

1. 401 Tavern, 401 Lafayette Road in Hampton. Phone: 926-8800. 
2. 180 Restaurant and Bar, 180 Lafayette Road in North Hampton. Phone: 379-6666.
3. The Community Oven, 845 Lafayette Road in Hampton. Phone: 601-6311
4. O'Leary's Grille, 816 Lafayette Road in Hampton. Phone: 926-4343.
5. Prime Time Sports Grill, 620 Lafayette Road in Seabrook. Phone: 760-7230.
6. Old Salt at Lamie's Inn, 490 Lafayette Road in Hampton. Phone: 926-8322.

What are you doing for the big games? What are your score predictions? Tell us in the comments!