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Most things are going right for the Boston Bruins these days, as the team has jumped out to a 7-2-1 record that has them in first place in a loaded Atlantic Division.

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Bruins’ youth playing a significant role in team success

When determining which team has been the most pleasant surprise so far this NHL season, the nod has to go to the New York Rangers, who have overcome the loss of star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to achieve a 7-3-1 record through 11 games.

David Pastrnak News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

David Pastrnak’s greatest value to the Bruins: His adaptability

Doubting the Boston Bruins has become an annual tradition in the post-Zdeno Chara, post-Patrice Bergeron, post-Brad Marchand era. They aren’t deep enough to win, many of us say.

Marat Khusnutdinov News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Bruins Sign Khusnutdinov to Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins and forward Marat Khusnutdinov have come to terms on a three-year contract extension worth $11.85 million, the team announced Wednesday.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Bruins follow productive road trip with visit from Predators

The Boston Bruins are back from a road trip that they will not soon forget. With seven of a possible eight points in the bank over the last 10 days, Boston looks to maintain its momentum against the visiting Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Marat Khusnutdinov News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Bruins sign Marat Khusnutdinov to three-year extension

The Boston Bruins have reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with forward Marat Khusnutdinov. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was the first to break the news of Khusnutdinov extending with the Bruins on Wednesday, with Emily Kaplan subsequently confirming the terms of the deal: three years at a $3.95 million cap hit.

Boston Bruins News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Boston Bruins Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Rival Star

The Boston Bruins have joined a crowded field of teams exploring a possible trade for Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, according to league reports.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Bruins Should Give Young Players Late-Game Opportunities

The start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season could have gone a number of ways for the Boston Bruins. On the one hand, the team had made a major offseason acquisition in JJ Peterka and had the potential to build on a surprising 100-point campaign the previous season.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Why the party-crashing Boston Bruins might be the real deal

For most of the past two decades, the Boston Bruins being one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams was not news. Led by Hall-of-Fame captains Zdeno Chara

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 20

Boston Bruins Fall to Dallas Stars in Overtime

The Boston Bruins (7-2-1) snapped their five-game win streak with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars (5-3-1) on Tuesday night. The Bruins got on the

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bruins closing in on contract extension with former 2nd-round pick

The Boston Bruins are trying to put a roster together that can compete for a Stanley Cup title. Boston is closing in on a contract extension with one of their most promising players.

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 20

Bruins Lineup Changes vs. Stars: Zadorov, Zacha Set to Return

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm shared the lineup changes for Tuesday night’s game against the Stars which features the return of two players. “Let's start with this, Sway [Jeremy Swayman] will be in net,” said Sturm.

Nikita Zadorov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov not at all pleased after being benched vs. Kings

Nikita Zadorov has led the National Hockey League in penalty minutes in each of the last two seasons — and his discipline cost the Boston Bruins defenseman a spot in the lineup over the weekend.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Bruins chase sixth straight win against Stars

The long road has been a winning road for the Boston Bruins. After overcoming slow starts to sweep a three-game California swing, Boston starts its trek back east with eyes on a six-game win streak as it makes a Tuesday night stop in Dallas to meet the Stars.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman deserves serious Vezina Trophy love early

One of the hottest teams in the NHL in the early weeks of the 2026-27 season is the Boston Bruins, with a lot of thanks going to their netminder.

NHL power rankings: Swayman, Pastrnak elevate Bruins into the top 10

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NHL News / Stadium Rant / October 19

Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars Preview: 5 Crucial Keys For Boston In Dallas

Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars is a major test for a Boston team whose effort and results have both been strong. The Boston Bruins have done a lot of good things through the opening weeks of the season.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Marco Sturm Sets Standard Early By Scratching Nikita Zadorov from Bruins Lineup

It’s hard to be critical of the Boston Bruins these days. For starters, a whole host of young players, from Fraser Minten, James Hagens, Matthew Poitras, and Marat Khusnutdinov up front, to Mason Lohrei and Frederic Brunet on the back end, have asserted themselves as competent, capable, and impact players at the NHL level.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Bruins stay hot, continue Kings' winless start to season

David Pastrnak and Marat Khusnutdinov each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Boston Bruins in a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Matthew Poitras News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Bruins’ Young Star Suddenly Emerges as Trade Candidate

Matthew Poitras has delivered early scoring for the Boston Bruins, yet the 22-year-old center continues to surface in trade discussions as the team builds a solid start to the 2026-27 season.

Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 17

Bruins' young core making bold statement with early-season success

The Boston Bruins' young core has done a stellar job in leading the team to a 6-2-0 record with four wins in a row.

Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins

Bruins escape 2-goal hole, emerge with win over Ducks

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Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bruins goalie matches Tim Thomas with career first feat vs. Ducks

The Boston Bruins are having a nice start to the 2026-27 season. Boston made some big offseason moves to maintain their status as a playoff team. On Friday night, they showed that they can stand tall against quality teams.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Bruins Fans Need to Reframe Expectations for Elias Lindholm in 2026-27

Seven games into the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Boston Bruins have found new life as the team has been reconstructed around its core: Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, and David Pastrnak.

Fraser Minten News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Ex-Maple Leafs' Fraser Minten Is Finding His Game in Boston

Something interesting is happening in Boston, and Toronto Maple Leafs fans should pay attention. Fraser Minten, the young forward the Maple Leafs traded to the Bruins in the deal for defenceman Brandon Carlo, is beginning to look like he belongs.

Pavel Zacha News / NHL Rumors / October 8

What Will the Boston Bruins do With Pending UFA Center Pavel Zacha?

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: When the Boston Bruins were talking to the Columbus Blue Jackets about Kirill Marchenko, Pavel Zacha’s name came up in talks.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Bruins Activate Matthew Poitras, To Reassign Michael Eyssimont

According to a team announcement, the Boston Bruins have activated forward Matthew Poitras from non-roster/injury designation. Because the Bruins had a full roster before the move, Boston will likely reassign forward Michael Eyssimont to the AHL’s Providence Bruins after clearing waivers this afternoon.