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Boston Bruins Recall Matthew Poitras

The Boston Bruins have recalled forward Matthew Poitras from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Boston’s No. 1 center Elias Lindholm suffered an upper-body injury earlier this week.

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NHL Predictions: January 29th Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers facing the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers

The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.

Luke Cavallin News / Inside The Rink / January 29

ECHL Game Recap: Vidmar, Cavallin Lead Mariners to Shootout Victory

The Maine Mariners faced the Wheeling Nailers tonight to kick off a crucial week. The Mariners took two out of three against the Lions over the weekend.

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Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Boston Bruins – Buyers or Sellers?

The Boston Bruins have been one of the NHL’s best teams over the last decade. That comes at a cost: the loss of draft capital and a depleted prospect pool.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Simon Zajicek News / Inside The Rink / January 28

AHL: Simon Zajicek Set To Return for Providence

The Providence Bruins this weekend will face the Charlotte Checkers for two games. Providence currently leads the Atlantic Division by three points over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Luke Cavallin News / Inside The Rink / January 28

ECHL: Luke Cavallin Reassigned to Maine Ahead of Crucial Week

The Maine Mariners open a crucial week tonight against the North Division–leading Wheeling Nailers. The Mariners trail Wheeling by ten points. Then this weekend, they will face the Adirondack Thunder for three games on the road.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

1 trade Bruins must make before NHL Olympic break

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most prominent surprise teams in the NHL this season. After a long run as a Stanley Cup contender, the Bruins were a last-place team in the Atlantic Division a year ago, and it seemed like they were destined for several seasons of rebuilding before they could return to prominence.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / January 27

David Pastrnak lifts red-hot Bruins past Predators in OT

David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into overtime and added an assist, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Elias Lindholm News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Elias Lindholm Leaves Game With Injury

In the middle period of the Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday evening, Bruins center Elias Lindholm left the game with an injury and will not return.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Team Sweden Trades the Injured Brodin for Bruins’ Defenseman

Team Sweden announced on Tuesday that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has been named to the Olympic team, replacing the injured Jonas Brodin. They posted on social media (translated to English), “Welcome to the Olympics, Hampus!

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

2 Players That Need to Be on the Bruins Radar at the Trade Deadline

The Boston Bruins are currently in an interesting position. They’ve made great improvements in 2025-26, and are a much better team then I think many people suspected they would be.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27

Bruins put home win streak on line vs. Predators

With two feet of snow on the ground and bitter cold in the air outside, the Boston Bruins look to keep turning up the heat inside TD Garden as they go for their eighth straight home win on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 27

Would a Former Boston Bruins Defenseman Really Be On Their Radar Again?

According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast, the disappointing New Jersey Devils are shopping former Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Jaromir Jagr club with 900th-career point

The Boston Bruins are on a roll at this time. Boston entered play Monday having won 10 of their last 12 games. They were climbing the Atlantic Division standings and threatening for a playoff spot.

David Pastrnak News / ESPN / January 26

Pastrnak sixth Bruins player to reach 900 points

Bruins forward David Pastrnak became the sixth Boston player with 900 career points when he picked up his third assist in Monday night's game.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Bruins’ 2nd Line Continues to Be One of the Best in the League

With the amount of bright spots for the Boston Bruins this 2025-26 season, there is a trio that deserves more recognition than it’s getting. David Pastrnak is always going to be the star on Causeway Street, and his line will get tons of praise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 17

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

The Habs Take On Bruins In Huge Game Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (28-16-7) will be playing a 4-point game for the 2nd game in a row as they visit the Boston Bruins (29-20-2) in a game that will have big implications on the picture of the Atlantic Division.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Bruins Star Praises Inclusion Amid Success of Heated Rivalry

The Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in a tight, 4-3 game. The contest was another step in the right direction for the Bruins as they push up the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference standings, but the win felt a bit more meaningful for the entire team.

Alex Steeves News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Bruins Sign Alex Steeves to Value Extension

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Alex Steeves to a two-year contract extension worth $3.25 million and it looks like a worthwhile bet for the team.