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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.

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Pavel Zacha Injury Sidelines Bruins Center Against Kings; Zadorov Benched

The Boston Bruins head into Saturday night in Los Angeles on a four-game winning streak, with their latest win coming after a comeback. Now, they will face the Kings without center Pavel Zacha.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 18

Khusnutdinov’s Third Period Winner Completes Golden State Sweep for Boston

The Boston Bruins (7-2-0) extended their win streak to five and capped off a three-for-three stretch in the Golden State, using three third period goals to deny the Los Angeles Kings (0-4-2) 4-1 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.

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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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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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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.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

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

Elias Lindholm scored to break a third-period tie, capping a two-point performance as the visiting Boston Bruins registered a come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 17

Four Unanswered Goals Give Bruins Come From Behind Win Over Ducks

The Boston Bruins (6-2) picked up their sixth win of the season with a 4-2 come from behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks (4-3) on Friday night. The Ducks,

David Pastrnak News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 17

Bruins Forward David Pastrnak Hits Franchise Milestone For Career Goals

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is climbing up the organization’s all-time leaderboard. The captain has surpassed Brad Marchand for fourth place in all-time Bruins goals with 423.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Bruins carry three-game winning streak into Ducks visit

The Boston Bruins arrive in Anaheim to face the Ducks on Friday with momentum from a one-sided victory, but also with a reminder to expect more of themselves.

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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.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 15

Despite Team's Struggles, Trio of Providence Bruins Stand Out Early in AHL Season

After finishing with 110 points and taking home the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy, given to the AHL team with the best regular season record, it hasn’t been the start that the Providence Bruins hoped for in 2026-27, going just 1-4-0 and sitting in last place in the Atlantic Division.

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.

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NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 14

Three Stars of Game For Bruins at Sharks

The Boston Bruins picked up their third straight win with a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Both teams had some big performers in the contest.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Bruins’ Youth Movement Yielding Early-Season Success

The Boston Bruins seem to have a new philosophical approach to their personnel decisions this season, and it’s one that should have fans excited. In the past, it felt like the Bruins always favored veterans over younger, less experienced players who might offer higher upside but also a lower floor.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / October 14

Charlie McAvoy scores in season debut, Bruins double up Sharks

Fraser Minten had a two-goal night and Charlie McAvoy scored in his season debut as the visiting Boston Bruins topped the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Charlie McAvoy News / Inside The Rink / October 9

Charlie McAvoy’s Looming Return Presents Bruins With Difficult Decision on Defense

Decision day is nearly here for the Boston Bruins. For months, they’ve known this day was coming, ever since the NHL Department of Public Safety handed defenseman Charlie McAvoy a six-game suspension for his slash on Buffalo Sabers forward Zach Benson during last year’s playoffs.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Bruins continue to exceed expectations

Very few hockey fans and pundits thought the Boston Bruins would find success this season. They clinched a playoff berth in 2025-26, but were defeated in six games by a Buffalo Sabres lineup that’s taken the Atlantic Division by storm.

Boston Bruins 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 / Daily Faceoff / October 7

What will the Bruins do with Pavel Zacha?

One effect of the NHL’s exploding salary cap over the past two summers has been a downturn in excitement in unrestricted free agency on July 1, as more teams have more money available to sign their top players to new contracts.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Bruins Fans Need to Be Patient With James Hagens’ Slow Start

The Boston Bruins are two games deep into the 2026-27 season, with a promising stretch of hockey as the newly retooled lineup gels. In the last two games, the Bruins have played the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers, scoring seven goals and getting meaningful contributions in all positions.

Matthew Poitras 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.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Bruins Place Michael Eyssimont On Waivers

This afternoon the Boston Bruins shared that forward Michael Eyssimont has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence. The news suggests that Matthew Poitras could be gearing up for a return as soon as tomorrow against Ottawa after starting the year out on injured reserve.

Henri Jokiharju News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Bruins Trying To Trade Henri Jokiharju

The Boston Bruins are looking to lighten their load on defense, as reported by Elliotte Friedman on his written 32 Thoughts before opening night, Henri Jokiharju is being shopped in trade.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 27