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Bruins F Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) won’t return vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins said forward Viktor Arvidsson won't return to Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

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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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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Bruins have momentum after tying series against Sabres

Things looked bleak after Sunday night for the Boston Bruins, who saw a 2-0 lead evaporate in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres, who stole a 4-3 win in their first postseason game after a 15-year drought.

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.

Billy Sweezey News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Bruins sign Billy Sweezey to one-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Billy Sweezey to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Sweezey, 30, spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Providence Bruins, collecting one goal, 17 points, and 84 penalty minutes in 69 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Bruins return home for Game 3 after flipping Sabres' home-ice advantage

Following a Tuesday road victory, the Boston Bruins have snatched the home-ice advantage away from the Buffalo Sabres in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman drops truth bomb after shutting down Sabres in Game 2

After suffering a brutal collapse in Game 1, the Boston Bruins clamped down 48 hours later, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to steal home-ice advantage and even their first-round series at a game apiece at the KeyBank Center on Tuesday night.

Boston Bruins News / ESPN / April 22

Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory

The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1 on Sunday, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes, and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

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.

Morgan Geekie News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Bruins’ Morgan Geekie somehow scores goal from center ice in Game 2 vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins are trying to tie their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres. They got out to an early lead, just like they did in Game 1, but got a break that could swing this game.