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Bruins D Nikita Zadorov fined $5K for cross-checking

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was hit with a $5,000 fine Monday for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on Sunday. The incident occurred following a whistle with 16:43 remaining in Boston's 6-1 home loss in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

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Swayman Snaps, Sabres Blow Out Bruins for 3-1 Series Lead

The Buffalo Sabres have made it emphatically clear they’re back in the playoffs to make noise. On Sunday, the Sabres 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins not only handed Boston one of their worst playoff losses of all time, but it also has pushed the Bruins to the brink of elimination.

Charlie McAvoy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Charlie McAvoy rips Bruins’ Game 4 performance in NSFW tirade

The stakes were high on Sunday for the Boston Bruins in Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres. Boston was down 2-1 in the series, and needed to avoid heading back to Buffalo on the brink of elimination.

David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Bruins’ David Pastrnak drops ‘unacceptable’ truth bomb on Game 4 blowout

The Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering a brutal 6-1 home defeat to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 of their opening round playoff series.

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Jeremy Swayman News / ESPN / April 26

Swayman outburst caps 'unacceptable' Bruins loss

The Bruins' bench couldn't even look Jeremy Swayman in the eye following the goalie's outburst after being pulled in the third period of Game 4 with Boston down 6-0.

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There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson Leaves Game With Injury

Game 4 wasn’t the only thing the Boston Bruins lost today. Before the end of the game, the Bruins announced that veteran winger Viktor Arvidsson had left the game with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Bruins' nightmare Game 4 vs. Sabres hits new low not seen since 1991

After dropping Game 3 at home Thursday night, the Boston Bruins were expected to come with a sharp effort in Game 4. The Bruins needed a home victory to square their first-round series with the Atlantic Division champion Buffalo Sabres at 2-2.

Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Bruins coach Marco Sturm calls out himself, leaders for embarrassing Game 4 loss

The Boston Bruins head back to Buffalo in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series in a hole. It was an embarrassing loss for the Bruins against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, as the Bruins lost 6-1.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

A horrible Game 4 has gotten even worse for the Boston Bruins. Not only were the Bruins blown out in their own building 6-1 to the Buffalo Sabres to fall down 3-1 in their first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, they’ve also taken a hit to their lineup with winger Viktor Arvidsson exiting the game with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

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Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Bruins’ Marco Sturm says nothing will change after Game 3 loss to Sabres

The Boston Bruins scored the first goal of their first playoff game of 2026 on Thursday night — but proceeded to give up three straight in a Game 3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman drops truth bomb after tight Game 3 defeat

After the Boston Bruins won Game 2 on the road against the Buffalo Sabres, goalie Jeremy Swayman was elated to steal a game on the road. Now, he had a different reaction after dropping Game 3 at home, according to a recap by NHL correspondent Joe McDonald.

David Pastrnak News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Bruins’ David Pastrnak deserves more love as an NHL superstar

The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 of their first-round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. While we saw some great back-and-forth in the first two contests in Buffalo, it was Bruins’ forward David Pastrnak who stepped up for Boston, as he recorded one goal and four assists for five points in that span.

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Pavel Zacha News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Bruins Need to Back up the Brink’s Truck for Pavel Zacha

In July 2022, the Boston Bruins acquired center Pavel Zacha in a one-for-one trade with the New Jersey Devils for center Erik Haula. This was another instance of the Bruins winning a trade.

Billy Sweezey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Bruins Sign Billy Sweezey To One-Year, Two-Way Extension

The Boston Bruins have re-signed pending unrestricted free agent Billy Sweezey to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will carry a cap hit of $850K in the NHL.

Michael DiPietro News / Inside The Rink / April 23

AHL: Michael Dipietro Claims Second Straight 'Baz' Award

The Providence Bruins enter the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs as the best team in the AHL. They finished with a 54-16-2-0 record and 110 points, which was enough to claim the MacGregor Kilpatrick Trophy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 21

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

The visiting Boston Bruins scored three second-period goals and held off a late Buffalo Sabres rally to post a 4-2 win on Tuesday and even their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series at one victory apiece.