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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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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 / Boston Bruins On SI / October 5

Pair of Bruins Set for Season Debut Against Senators

Ahead of Monday’s matchup against Ottawa, Boston Bruins head coach Marco Strum announced a pair of changes to the lineup, with Matt Poitras and Frederic Brunet set to make their season debut.

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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 / 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Improving special teams high on Bruins' agenda as Senators visit

Another first is on tap for the Boston Bruins. After splitting a back-to-back road trip, Boston opens a three-game homestand with its first Atlantic Division test of the season against the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 4

Boston Bruins Place Forward on Waivers

The Boston Bruins have made their first roster transaction of the season. The Bruins have placed forward Mikey Eyssimont on waivers for the purpose of

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.

Michael DiPietro News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 4

Goalie Michael DiPietro Makes First Start as a Bruin

The Boston Bruins may have not had the outcome they wanted in their 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, but one player marked off a new milestone

Marco Sturm News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 3

Marco Sturm Discusses Special Teams Struggles in Bruins' Loss to Wild

The biggest challenge the Bruins faced in their 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night was the power play. In total, the Bruins were called

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1

JJ Peterka, Bruins travel to face Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets

The Boston Bruins were looking to upgrade their speed and skill among their forwards over the offseason, leading to the acquisition of winger JJ Peterka in a trade with the Utah Mammoth.

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.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / October 1

Boston Bruins Vs. Winnipeg Jets: Boston Walks Into The Cold Looking For A Fight

The Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets matchup drops Boston straight into the Jets’ cold-weather crucible—a building that doesn’t care about your record, your momentum, or your excuses.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 1

AHL: Providence Bruins Name 28th Captain in Franchise History

The Providence Bruins entered the 2026-27 season needing a new captain after Patrick Brown signed with Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Brown had severed as Providence’s captain the last seasons.

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.