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Mark Kastelic, Fraser Minten boost Bruins past Blues

Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each as the visiting Boston Bruins rolled the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday. Pavel Zacha also tallied for the Bruins, who won their third straight game -- and their second game against St.

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Bruins Stepping Up and Scoring in Pastrnak’s Absence

David Pastrnak has been essential to the Boston Bruins’ lineup for a decade now, growing into an elite goal-scorer. He’s hit over 100 points in the last three seasons, including an incredible 61 goals in the 2022-23 season.

Charlie McAvoy News / Breakaway on SI / December 9

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Hopes to Return Soon

The Boston Bruins are getting ready to go on a road trip that sees them travel to St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Minnesota in a span of 5 days and they are likely to get a huge reinforcement back in their lineup.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

4 Bruins Prospects Having Strong 2025-26 Seasons in the NCAA

For the first time in what feels like a long time, the Boston Bruins have high-end talent in the pipeline. It’s exciting to watch, as they’ve shone brightly at the collegiate level.

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David Pastrnak News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Bruins' David Pastrnak Shares Injury Update Before Blues Game

The Boston Bruins head into a three-game road trip starting on Tuesday, and they will do so with two stars back in their roster and traveling with the rest of the team for the first time in weeks.

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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.

Charlie McAvoy News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Charlie McAvoy Sends Message Amid Return to Bruins

The Boston Bruins head into a three-game road trip, and head coach Marco Sturm provided an update on a few sidelined star players. Forward David Pastrnak and defenseman Charlie McAvoy traveled with the Bruins for the first time this week, the latter doing so since suffering a severe facial injury in mid-November.

Morgan Geekie News / Field Level Media / December 8

Morgan Geekie on hot scoring run as Bruins prep for Blues rematch

The St. Louis Blues don't need a reminder to keep track of Boston Bruins winger Morgan Geekie Tuesday night. When the teams played Dec. 4 in Boston, Geekie scored a goal and earned two assists as the Bruins rolled to a 5-2 victory.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / December 8

Bruins' David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy could return this week

Entering Monday tied for first place in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins appear to be on the verge of receiving a few major reinforcements as David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy could suit up by the end of the week.

Charlie McAvoy News / ESPN / December 8

Bruins' McAvoy nears return after face injury

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is back on the ice and hopes to return soon from a face injury.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak hope to play during team’s road trip

The Boston Bruins are hoping two of their biggest contributors will return to the lineup this week. Forward David Pastrnak and defenseman Charlie McAvoy will join the Bruins for their upcoming three-game road trip in the Central Division, according to The Athletic Boston reporter Fluto Shinzawa, with each player hoping to play at some point.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Bruins News & Rumors: McAvoy’s Injury, the Emergence of Steeves & More

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most surprising teams since the start of the 2025-26 season. They got off to a very hot start and have kept it going, which has led to them being tied for first in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / December 7

AHL: Providence Struggles to Score Despite Outshooting Thunderbirds

The Providence Bruins returned home to face the Springfield Thunderbirds tonight. The Bruins beat the Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime last night. Michael DiPietro got the start for Providence, bringing in a 9-3-0 record, a 2.08 goals-against average, and a .928 save percentage.

Victor Soderstrom News / Inside The Rink / December 7

Player Profile: Victor Soderstrom

Victor Soderstrom was born on February 26, 2001, in Skutskar, Sweden. The right-shot defenseman played for Brynas U16 in the Elit division during the 2015-16 season and contributed 13 goals and 16 assists in 24 games.

David Pastrnak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

David Pastrnak questionable for Bruins’ three-game road trip

The Boston Bruins could embark on a three-game road trip through the Western Conference without their superstar goal-scorer.

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Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / December 6

Morgan Geekie stays hot as Bruins extend Devils' skid

Morgan Geekie's 22nd goal of the season and 10th in a nine-game span in the second period proved to be the game-winner in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / December 6

AHL: Providence Beats Springfield in Overtime; Wins Four of Five on Road Trip

The Providence Bruins played the final road game of their five-game road trip tonight against the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Bruins are 3-1-0 on their road trip entering tonight’s game.

Jeremy Swayman News / Breakaway on SI / December 5

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman Gets Endorsement for Team USA Goalie

If former NHL center Mike Rupp has his way, Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will be between the pipes for Team USA once the 2026 Winter Olympics roll around this upcoming February.

Morgan Geekie News / Yardbarker / December 4

Surprising Bruins player now one of NHL's top goal-scorers

Bruins' Morgan Geekie has shockingly become one of NHL's top goal-scorers

If you look at the goal-scoring leaders in the NHL through the first two months of the 2025-26 season you will see a lot of names who make sense there.

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Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4

Bruins place Michael Callahan on injured reserve, recall Victor Soderstrom

The Bruins announced they’ve placed defenseman Michael Callahan on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, defenseman Victor Söderström was recalled from AHL Providence under emergency conditions.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Bruins likely to activate Viktor Arvidsson

Although they will be without star winger David Pastrňák for the third straight game, the Boston Bruins will get a boost to their top-six tonight. In a new report from Conor Ryan of Boston.com, the Bruins are likely to welcome winger Viktor Arvidsson back from the injured reserve ahead of their upcoming contest against the Detroit Red Wings.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Morgan Geekie’s had a unique path to leading league in goals with Bruins

The Boston Bruins have been one of the major surprises so far this NHL season, as a team many tabbed as doomed for the bottom of the Atlantic Division and in desperate need of a full rebuild is instead second place in the division now clear of American Thanksgiving.