Boston Bruins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres-Bruins playoff game after recently becoming new dad

For Buffalo Bills fans who may be worried fatherhood will make quarterback Josh Allen change too much, don't be. He's still the same fun-loving guy.

Bills' Josh Allen has 'dad strength' hope ahead of turning 30

Josh Allen shares a bizarre story about his foot surgery

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Charlie McAvoy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Charlie McAvoy gets real on Bruins’ collapse ahead of Game 2 vs. Sabres

The first 50 minutes of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs were a huge success for the Boston Bruins — but a nightmare 10 minutes led to a Game 1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Sunday night.

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.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

As James Hagens soaks in a whirlwind month, Bruins’ trust in The Kid Line grows

BUFFALO – James Hagens had barely met most of these guys a couple weeks ago. Now he was going to war with them in an epically hostile environment, full of fans ready to unleash 15 years of pent-up energy.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins played Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. And they held a 2-0 lead in the third period. Boston had all the momentum in the contest.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Boston Bruins defied expectations with their return to the playoffs under head coach Marco Sturm. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18

Sabres' first postseason since 2011 starts with confident Bruins

The Boston Bruins have won 11 Stanley Cup playoff rounds since the last time the Buffalo Sabres made the postseason. That experience seems to have Boston coach Marco Sturm oozing with confidence heading into Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday night in Buffalo.

Joonas Korpisalo News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Bruins Need to Examine Future With Joonas Korpisalo In July

The Boston Bruins are in a predicament. It may not seem so at face value, but they have a decision to make. That is, whether or not to keep veteran goaltender Joonas Korpisalo in the fold.

Victor Soderstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Victor Soderstrom Linked To Swiss League

When the Bruins acquired and signed Victor Soderstrom, the defenseman was hoping that he would get that elusive extended NHL opportunity. However, that

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

2 UFAs the Bruins Need to Target in the Offseason

The Boston Bruins are a lock for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. A testament to general manager (GM) Don Sweeney’s ability to build a roster from parts unknown (extreme exaggeration here).

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / April 15

Swayman And Bruins Shutout Devils 4-0

To finish up the 2025-26 season, the Devils took the ice against the Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday. After being eliminated from playoff contention and having a rough season overall, the Devils were shut out 4-0 by Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins.

David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Bruins’ David Pastrnak hits elite milestone in final game before NHL playoffs

The Boston Bruins punctuated their regular season with a definitive 4-0 shutout of the New Jersey Devils, securing the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference after finishing the campaign with a 45-27-10 record and exactly 100 standings points.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Bruins blank Devils, wrap up East's first wild card

Mark Kastelic scored two of the Bruins' four first-period goals as Boston wrapped up the first Eastern Conference wild card with a 4-0 win over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Pavel Zacha News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Bruins' Pavel Zacha leaves game to attend family matter

The Boston Bruins have announced that Pavel Zacha has left Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils to attend a family matter. At this point in time, the purpose of the family matter has not been disclosed by the Bruins.

Bruins to face Sabres, Senators to face Hurricanes in Round 1 of Stanley Cup playoffs

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

4 Bruins’ Finalists for 7th Player Award

This week, NESN will unveil the winner of the 7th Player Award. It’s an annual award given to the unsung hero on the team, a guy who goes above and beyond expectations, acknowledging hard working players that don’t normally get the same attention of the bigger stars.

Casper Nassen News / Inside The Rink / April 14