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What Went Right in Bruins Victory Against Mammoth

The Bruins earned a 6-1 victory over the Mammoth on Thursday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. The win was headlined by three power play goals, one from forward Morgan Geekie and two from forward David Pastrnak. Below is a look at three things that helped Boston pick up the win over Utah.

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Bruins Power Play Comes Alive in 6-1 Win Over Mammoth

The Boston Bruins defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-1 on Thursday night in TD Garden, moving to 3-2-0 this season after a two-game losing streak. Boston notched all six of their goals in the first two periods, with the Bruins power play notching three of them.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / October 8

David Pastrnak racks up four points as Bruins blow out Mammoth

David Pastrnak broke out for two power-play goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-1 win over the visiting Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 8

Bruins Snap Two Game Skid With Win Over Mammoth

The Boston Bruins (3-2-0) snapped their two-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth (3-2-0) at TD Garden on Thursday night. The Bruins struck first 1–0 with a goal from forward Casey Mittelstadt at the 10:06 mark of the opening frame.

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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.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 8

Bruins Looking For Young Players To Quickly Grasp Winning Formula

BRIGHTON, Mass.– The Boston Bruins already know the answer they’re looking for. They know that in order to win, they have to play a direct, disciplined, and defensively stout style.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7

Bruins out to reverse form vs. offensive-minded Mammoth

The Boston Bruins are out to make sure that their most recent performance stays in the past. After falling into a four-goal hole in their 4-1 loss Monday to the Ottawa Senators, the Bruins look for a correction when they continue a three-game homestand against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.

Pavel Zacha 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 / Boston Bruins On SI / October 6

Marco Sturm, James Hagens Speak After Bruins Loss to Ottawa Senators

Following a 4-1 defeat, that included a pair of goals conceded in each of the first two periods, Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm and key players, including James Hagens, faced the media as the team tried to process a second straight loss.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Bruins Have Plenty to Learn From Early Season Losses

The Boston Bruins have started the 2026-27 season 2-2-0 after dropping a 4-1 game to the Atlantic Division rival Ottawa Senators on Monday. It was a rough night for the Bruins from start to finish, but four games into an 84-game season, the result itself isn’t the biggest concern.

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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 6

Slow Start for Boston’s Power Play Reaches New Low

The scoreless run to start the year for the Bruins’ power play reached ten after going 0-4 in Monday's defeat against Ottawa. Not only did Boston fail to convert on any of the four opportunities, the two chances in the first period included inexcusable mistakes that put the Bruins in a hole early that they could not claw their way out of.

James Hagens 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.

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NHL News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Bruins vs. Senators: 3 Takeaways From Boston’s 4-1 Loss

The Boston Bruins took a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night at TD Garden. Tim Stutzle notched three points, with two goals and one assist for the Senators, including a short-handed goal to get the proceedings started.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 5

Bruins Fall to Senators, Record Second Straight Loss

The Boston Bruins (2-2-0) suffered their second straight loss on Monday night to the Ottawa Senators (2-0-0) 4-1 at TD Garden. The Bruins’ special teams woes continued in the opening frame of the contest.

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 / Boston Bruins On SI / October 5

Boston Bruins Activate Forward Matt Poitras

The Boston Bruins have activated forward Matt Poitras. The news comes just hours after Bruins head coach Marco Sturm confirmed that Poitras and defenseman

Boston Bruins News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Boston Bruins Dump 6-Year NHL Veteran — But There’s a Catch

The Boston Bruins placed forward Michael Eyssimont on waivers Sunday, the team announced. It seems that the Bruins plan on assigning him to their American Hockey League affiliate in Providence, a roster decision that points toward a younger lineup taking shape early in the 2026-27 season.

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.

NHL News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Boston Bruins Suddenly Dump Longtime Veteran

The Boston Bruins placed forward Michael Eyssimont on waivers Sunday while they continue early-season roster adjustments. The transaction surfaced in the afternoon as many area fans followed the New England Patriots against the Buffalo Bills.

Pavel Zacha News / NHL Rumors / October 3

The Boston Bruins Would Like to Extend Pavel Zacha, But He May Not be in a Rush

Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: Pavel Zacha‘s four-year, $19 million contract is expiring after the season, and is coming off a career high 30-goals, 11 on the power play.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / October 2

JJ Peterka OT goal lifts Bruins past Jets

JJ Peterka scored with 1:39 left in overtime to propel the visiting Boston Bruins to a come-from-behind, 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 1

AHL: Providence Bruins Announce Opening Night Roster

The Providence Bruins start their 2026-27 season tomorrow night at home against the Utica Comets. Puck drop at Amica Mutual Pavilion is set for 7:05 PM EST.

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.

David Pastrnak News / Professor Press Box / September 28

David Pastrnak Gets the Bruins’ C: Now Comes the Hard Part

Well, the Boston Bruins have a new captain. And I don't think anybody is going to have trouble recognizing him. David Pastrnak was named the 28th captain in Bruins history on Sunday, taking on the big job for a franchise that’s been through a fair bit of change.