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Canes edge Bruins in clash of Eastern Conference division leaders

Sebastian Aho scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and goalie Pyotr Kochetkov extended his hot start as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night at Raleigh, N.C.

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Boston Bruins' 10 Greatest Players of All Time

It’s kind of tough to hate the Boston Bruins. Well, unless you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan. The Bruins have been blessed with some of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Boston Bruins' Best and Worst Coaches in History

Few teams of the NHL’s Original Six have been as consistently high quality as the Boston Bruins, shaped over the decades by the best and worst coaches in history.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

How the Bruins have maintained success through multiple cores

The Boston Bruins were a relatively surprising playoff team last year when they earned their way in as a wild card in the Eastern Conference, and many expected them to be either in or around the wild card race again this 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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Hurricanes, Bruins set for battle of East division leaders

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes have been two of the best teams in the NHL for the first four weeks of the season. That puts them in position to pursue early-season Eastern Conference supremacy when they meet Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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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.

Nikita Zadorov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Bruins’ Zadorov scratch wasn’t just about disciplining the defenseman

The Boston Bruins say they scratched defenseman Nikita Zadorov for disciplinary reasons, but Pete Blackburn believes there’s more to the story. Given that the Bruins knew exactly what they were getting when they signed the rugged and emotional blueliner, why would things suddenly change?

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 25

Three Stars of Game in Bruins 6-4 Win Over Sharks

The Boston Bruins earned a 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. The Bruins jumped in front first in the early minutes of the opening frame,

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Bruins tally 4 in the 3rd to edge Sharks, extend unbeaten streak to 8

The Boston Bruins scored four third-period goals, including three in a row to erase a 3-2 deficit, and edge the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-4 on Saturday night.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 24

Bruins Hold Off Sharks, Sweep Season Series

The Boston Bruins (9-2-1) picked up a 6-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks (6-5-1) on Saturday night to sweep the series. The Bruins got out to a 1-0 lead in the early minutes of the opening frame with a goal from forward Casey Mittelstadt at 3:08, assisted by forwards Elias Lindholm and James Hagens.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Torrid Bruins look to tackle improving Sharks

Tightly knit after a long and successful road trip, the Boston Bruins aim to stay on the winning track as they host the San Jose Sharks in a Saturday matchup to complete the teams' season series.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Bruins Should Reform the 'Kids' Line With Fraser Minten, JJ Peterka & Marat Khusnutdinov

The NHL regular season is underway, and after 11 games, the Boston Bruins’ lineup is taking shape. The younger stars are taking over, becoming bright spots in a lineup that was once dominated by veterans.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / October 22

David Pastrnak scores 2 goals, Bruins thrash Predators

David Pastrnak notched two goals and two assists, and Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots he faced in his first career shutout as the Boston Bruins beat the visiting Nashville Predators 6-0 on Thursday night.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Nikita Zadorov News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

What is going on with the Bruins and Nikita Zadorov?

Most things are going right for the Boston Bruins these days.

David Pastrnak scores 2 goals, Bruins thrash Predators

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Marat Khusnutdinov News / Inside The Rink / October 23

Fantucchio: Bruins Believe Marat Khusnutdinov’s Growth Potential Makes Him Well Worth The Investment

BOSTON–Marat Khusnutdinov is a fast learner. The Russian’s grasp of the English language has vastly improved since he joined the Bruins some 18 months ago.

David Pastrnak News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

David Pastrnak’s greatest value to the Bruins: His adaptability

Doubting the Boston Bruins has become an annual tradition in the post-Zdeno Chara, post-Patrice Bergeron, post-Brad Marchand era. They aren’t deep enough to win, many of us say.

Marat Khusnutdinov News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Bruins Sign Khusnutdinov to Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins and forward Marat Khusnutdinov have come to terms on a three-year contract extension worth $11.85 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Marat Khusnutdinov News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Report: Bruins Signing Marat Khusnutdinov To Multi-Year Extension

The Boston Bruins are enjoying a youth movement, and they’re working to make the good times last. According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Bruins are reportedly close to signing forward Marat Khusnutdinov to three-year contract extension worth $3.95 million annually.

Boston Bruins News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Boston Bruins Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Rival Star

The Boston Bruins have joined a crowded field of teams exploring a possible trade for Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, according to league reports.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Bruins Should Give Young Players Late-Game Opportunities

The start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season could have gone a number of ways for the Boston Bruins. On the one hand, the team had made a major offseason acquisition in JJ Peterka and had the potential to build on a surprising 100-point campaign the previous season.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bruins closing in on contract extension with former 2nd-round pick

The Boston Bruins are trying to put a roster together that can compete for a Stanley Cup title. Boston is closing in on a contract extension with one of their most promising players.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Marco Sturm Sets Standard Early By Scratching Nikita Zadorov from Bruins Lineup

It’s hard to be critical of the Boston Bruins these days. For starters, a whole host of young players, from Fraser Minten, James Hagens, Matthew Poitras, and Marat Khusnutdinov up front, to Mason Lohrei and Frederic Brunet on the back end, have asserted themselves as competent, capable, and impact players at the NHL level.

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.

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

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

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.

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.