Hotels for Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers

That early start tends to pull in a different crowd — school-holiday families, out-of-town visitors slotting a game between other plans, and fans who prefer to be home by dinner. Coming right at the end of December, it doubles as a natural fixture for anyone already travelling over the festive break. Expect a fast, physical style of play from both sides, with the Oilers' speed up front testing a defence built to grind games down.

Home to the Celtics and Bruins, TD Garden sits above North Station in the heart of Boston, a leading arena for basketball, ice hockey and major concerts. The surrounding area, close to the North End's celebrated restaurants and the historic Freedom Trail, is thoroughly walkable. North Station's subway and commuter rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in central Boston lets you walk to the show, enjoy the North End's dining and return to your bed within minutes once it finishes.