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An improved Jeremy Swayman is key for the Bruins

The Boston Bruins struggled mightily throughout the 2024-2025 season, and aside from a general decline in the quality of their roster, struggles from goaltender Jeremy Swayman were a major reason the Bruins slumped to a 33-39-10 record and last-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

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3 Biggest Surprises for the Bruins After 5 Games

Through five games, the Boston Bruins have won three out of their first five contests. In their first game, they defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 thanks to a three-point night from David Pastrnak.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / October 15

Bruins open difficult trip with matchup against Knights

After taking their first loss of the season on Monday afternoon at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boston Bruins head west for a challenging three-game road trip beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

1 trade overreaction Bruins must make early in NHL season

The Boston Bruins do not look like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender or even a playoff team this season. Most of the NHL’s sharpest observers looked at

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Marco Sturm News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Why Marco Sturm’s System Is Perfect for the 2025-26 Boston Bruins Roster

The Boston Bruins new head coach, Marco Sturm, has introduced a fresh system that already seems to fit their roster perfectly. This is evident in their 3-1 start to the season, winning their first three matchups before finally dropping a close game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Bruins’ Penalty Kill Has Been a Weapon to Start the 2025-26 Season

Special teams play is important to have. It is an element of the game that can make a difference in the outcome, whether it be good or bad. The 2024-25 season saw the Boston Bruins have very inefficient special teams play.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Bruins News & Rumors: First Loss, Harris, Lindholm Injury, Promising Start

The Boston Bruins are hoping to bounce back after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign saw them miss the playoffs and become sellers at the 2025 Trade Deadline, and they have come out of the gates strong under new head coach Marco Sturm.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-3 Loss to Lightning

The Boston Bruins took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a Monday matinee game at the TD Garden in Boston. The Lightning got out to a sizable early lead, and while the Bruins were able to pull within one, their early deficit proved insurmountable, as the Lightning took the game by a score of 4-3.

Marco Sturm News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Bruins’ Early Success Signals an Identity Shift Under Marco Sturm

Every single point matters in the NHL. While an argument can be made that not all games are created equal, the same cannot be said about points. By season’s end, the standings reflect points and not necessarily when teams earned them.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Bruins May Have Something With the Jeannot – Minten – Eyssimont Line

The Boston Bruins are off to a strong start in 2025-26 after winning their first three games of the season against the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, and Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

NHL Predictions: October 13th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Tommy’s Takes: What Stood Out From the Bruins’ First Week

The Boston Bruins have gotten off to a hot start to the season. They are 3-0-0, reeling off three impressive wins in a row. They look like a completely different team from a year ago and it all has to do with buying in.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / October 12

Bruins intent on continuing hot start vs. winless Lightning

Under new coach Marco Sturm, the Boston Bruins have continued a familiar trend. The Bruins have won their first three games this season, doing so for the fourth time in seven campaigns.

Elias Lindholm News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Bruins Benefitting From Another Hot Start By Elias Lindholm

The Boston Bruins are off a strong start to open the 2025-26 season. New head coach Marco Sturm has this team performing well and playing well within his system.

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Mark Kastelic News / Field Level Media / October 11

Bruins stay unbeaten with 2 points from Mark Kastelic vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins improved to 3-0-0 to start the season for just the fourth time in the past 20 years, defeating the visiting Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday night.

Fraser Minten News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Fraser Minten was a great add for the Bruins

Once perennial contenders and trade deadline buyers on the backs of one of the best core groups in recent NHL history, the Boston Bruins have entered new territory as a team trying to accumulate young talent and build back toward contention.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Will the Bruins improve on last season?

It’s still early, but there’s plenty of optimism surrounding the team in New England. The Boston Bruins are coming off one of their worst seasons in recent memory, finishing below .500 for the first time since the 2006-07 season, leading to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference.

Hampus Lindholm News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Bruins Coach Issues Update on Hampus Lindholm's Injury

The Boston Bruins’ early-season momentum nearly came to a halt Thursday when defenseman Hampus Lindholm left the game against the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury.

Hampus Lindholm News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Bruins’ Hampus Lindholm leaves game with lower-body injury

The Boston Bruins have announced that defenseman Hampus Lindholm will not return to Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks due to a lower-body injury.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / October 9

NHL Franchise Breaks Tradition After Ending 52-Year-Old Streak

For the first time in more than half a century, the Boston Bruins are entering a season without a designated leader on their roster. The Original Six franchise confirmed ahead of opening night that no player will wear the “C” for the 2025–26 season, ending a 52-year run of uninterrupted captaincy that dates back to 1973.

Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Bruins coach Marco Sturm’s ‘exhausted’ admission after 1st NHL coaching win

Marco Sturm’s start to life as an NHL coach may not have gotten off to the most ideal start, but the Boston Bruins still won 3-1 against the Washington Capitals in their season-opener.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / October 8

Bruins Forward Leads Team To Landmark Victory

There are some things in life that are just a given — for the Boston Bruins, one of those givens is David Pastrnak coming up big in a season opener. Day two of the NHL's regular-season opening games saw Boston take down the Washington Capitals on the road with a final score of 2-1 as the clock hit 0:00 in the third period.

Michael DiPietro News / Yardbarker / October 6

Maple Leafs' reported pursuit of Bruins goalie comes with risk

The season is about to start, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are still being linked to available players, in this case, via waivers.

NHL writer labels Maple Leafs as 'losers' of Connor McDavid's extension

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews endorses choice to replace Mitch Marner

Pending issue remains for Maple Leafs' potential roster move

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Zdeno Chara News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

Boston Bruins to Retire Former Captain’s Number

On Monday morning, the Boston Bruins announced that they would be retiring Zdeno Chara‘s number 33 to the rafters of TD Garden. The number retirement ceremony will take place prior to the team’s January 15th game against the Seattle Kraken.

Zdeno Chara News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25