One of the most consistently dominant teams in the NHL, the Boston Bruins are also one of the sport’s Original Six clubs. This combination of history and success means that attending a Bruins game is a bucket-list item for many hockey fans, which drives up the demand for tickets to their games at TD Garden.

While some seats can cost hundreds of dollars, there are plenty of ways to significantly save money and get a great deal. This guide outlines five different tips, all of which will help you arm with the strategies you need to find the cheapest tickets possible.

1. The waiting game
   Like a gallon of milk, tickets are good with a hard expiration date, which can be a big win for fans who wait to purchase. Over the past five years—for 60% of Bruins regular season games—the fans who bought tickets the week of the game paid less than those that purchased more than a month out. In fact, the average ticket sold the week of the game has cost 21% less than those sold a month or more from the game. While procrastination might be looked down upon in the office or at home, when it comes to buying tickets, waiting until the last minute can often pay off.
2. The visiting bench
   The Bruins have some of the most fierce rivalries in hockey, so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that tickets against the Canadiens and Rangers are typically the hottest games of the season. Over the past five years, the average ticket to see the Canadiens at Bruins has been $189, a far cry from the price for the cheapest opponent, the Minnesota Wild. Those tickets typically sell for just $89 and are closely followed by games against the Arizona Coyotes ($93) and San Jose Sharks ($99). Checking the schedule for a less in-demand rivalry is a great way to bring the whole family to the game for a fraction of the cost.
3. Early season hockey
   If you have time to sneak in a Bruins game or two between holiday shopping and decorating, you might be able to find a great deal because, historically, December games have had the cheapest tickets. In fact, the average ticket to a Bruins game in December is 35% less expensive than those sold in January. In general, prices climb throughout the season, especially with the Bruins consistently being a team making a playoff push.
4. Weekday warriors
   It may come as no surprise that early week games are cheaper than those on the weekend, but fans may be shocked to see that attending a weekday match can result in more than a 40% savings. Mondays and Tuesdays have historically been the cheapest games to attend, whereas Fridays and Saturdays bring premium prices. For those worried about showing up to the office very sleepy the next day, with the amount you save on tickets you might be able to afford a hotel right next to the arena.
5. Finding value
   While many fans inherently look for the cheapest possible tickets to any event, the savvier shoppers know that they can often spend just a few dollars more and get significantly better seats. Fans should instead use a feature like SeatGeek’s Deal Score, which sorts tickets by value instead of price. For Bruins games, the best deals have historically been in Loge 13 and 14, on the lower level across from the benches.

Using the above tips, any fan should be able to significantly save when shopping for Boston Bruins tickets. By combining some of the above tips—say, by going to a Monday game in December—fans can find great deals for many of the upcoming games.

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