Banner Night: Here's 5 Places to Watch the B's Open Their Stanley Cup Defense

Later today, the Boston Bruins will raise their 2011 Stanley Cup Champions banner high above the TD Bank Boston Garden ice.

Tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, which starts at about 7 p.m., opens the 2011-2012 season, in which the B's will defend their using a roster comprised largely of the same players that hoisted the cup in June.

Want to watch the festivities with some other puckheads? In honor of the fact that the Bruins have won six Stanley Cups, here are six popular sports hotspots 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. . Great drink specials, a fun atmosphere and more. 25 S. River Rd in Bedford. Phone: 603-641-6100

3. . In addition to an everyday tavern menu upstairs, the Common Man in Merrimack offers 16 oz. Harpoon IPA specials during all Bruins games. 304 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. Phone: 603-429-3463.

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

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

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!