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Bruins Rookie Becoming Top Player Amid Playoff Push

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of the Atlantic Division race. Winners of six straight and eight of their last 10, the Bruins are now owners of the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Bruins score 5 straight goals to overwhelm Blackhawks

Mason Lohrei posted his first career multi-goal game as the visiting Boston Bruins came from behind with five unanswered goals to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 17

AHL Game Recap: Blumel & DiPietro Shut Down Monsters

The Providence Bruins had a battle tonight at home against the Cleveland Monsters for the first of two. The Bruins are coming off a loss to the Penguins on Wednesday night 4-1.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Bruins Activate Hampus Lindholm, Reassign Billy Sweezey

The Boston Bruins will have a major piece of the defense back for their Saturday matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hampus Lindholm has been activated from injured reserve after missing the last six games with an undisclosed injury sustained in January 3rd’s overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.

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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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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Bruins News & Rumors: Viel Trade, Rasmus Andersson, Chara’s Banner Night

The Boston Bruins have seen their name pop up in a ton of rumors over the last few weeks. They’ve appeared aggressive in trade talks as they search to improve their roster.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

2 Bruins Who Should Be on the Trade Block Before the Deadline

With the Olympic break inching closer and closer, trades are about to happen. At this point in the 2025-26 season, teams have an idea of where they are and what direction they want to go in.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th, Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to even the season series against the Boston Bruins. Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Bruins out to continue hot stretch in clash vs. Blackhawks

After sweeping a five-game homestand, the Boston Bruins will look to continue their recent winning ways when they hit the road to clash with the Original Six rival Chicago Blackhawks for the second time this season on Saturday night.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Bruins, Ducks swing minor trade

The Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks completed a minor trade Friday when the Bruins sent forward Jeffrey Viel to the Ducks for a 2026 fourth-round draft choice.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 16

Boston Bruins Trade Jeffrey Viel to Anaheim for 2026 Draft Pick

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Friday that the team has acquired a 2026 fourth-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Jeffrey Viel.

Zdeno Chara News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Bruins’ Zdeno Chara sends powerful message about why Boston stands out

The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night on a special night for a franchise legend. Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara had his iconic number 33 retired before the game and paid the fans a great compliment in his speech.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Bruins waste no time, beat Kraken wire-to-wire

The Boston Bruins scored twice in the first four minutes of the first period and never trailed, completing the sweep of a five-game homestand with a 4-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

Zdeno Chara News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Bruins retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33

The Boston Bruins honored their former captain Zdeno Chara Thursday night, retiring his number and raising his No. 33 to the rafters of TD Garden. The Bruins held a ceremony for Chara ahead of their game against the Seattle Kraken, with Hockey Hall of Famers Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, John Bucyk and Willie O’Ree in attendance.

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Boston Bruins News / ESPN / January 15

Bruins retire No. 33 jersey of Hall of Famer Chara

The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 15

AHL: Three Providence Bruins Named All-Stars

The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic will take place on February 11th at the BMO Center in Rockford, IL. The skills competition will be on February 10th. The Providence Bruins will be sending three players to join head coach Ryan Mougenel.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 14

Inconsistency Remains Bruins Calling Card

Up and down. Uneven. Erratic. Streaky. All those words pretty much sum up the Boston Bruins so far this season. One week, the team is firing on all cylinders.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman is on a hot streak has given him the ‘best stat ever’

Jeremy Swayman has been the key to the Boston Bruins’ recent hot streak, backstopping a defense that has helped the team win four straight games and six of their last seven as of Tuesday.

Jonathan Aspirot News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Bruins’ Aspirot Has More Than Earned Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins recently signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $887,500. This is a very deserving, and very smart extension on the front office’s part as they lock down a guy who has jumped up the depth chart this season and made a solid impact for the blue line.

Jonathan Aspirot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Bruins Sign Jonathan Aspirot To Two-Year Extension

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot to a two-year, $1.775MM contract extension. Aspirot made his NHL debut at the start of the season.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

What are the 2025-26 Boston Bruins?

The Boston Bruins have been better than many thought they would be in 2025-26, but just how good can they be this season?

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Henri Jokiharju News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Boston Bruins Activate Henri Jokiharju

The Boston Bruins announced today that defenseman Henri Jokiharju has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Bruins placed blueliner Hampus Lindholm on IR.