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Alex Steeves News / Inside The Rink / December 5

Player Profile: Alex Steeves

Alexander Steeves was born on December 10, 1999, in Bedford, New Hampshire. Steeves’ brother, Ben, plays for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

2 Bruins Forwards Exceeding Expectations

Heading into December, the Boston Bruins sit in second place in the Atlantic Division behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning, and it seems more and more likely that the Bruins will be in the playoff conversation down the stretch, something few would have predicted just two months ago.

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.

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Charlie McAvoy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy drops firm injury timeline after taking puck to face

It has been nearly a month since Charlie McAvoy exited a game against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a puck to the face. Now, the Bruins defenseman has given an injury timeline and details about his possible return, according to Bruins beat writer Jim McBride.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Steeves, Geekie, and Zacha Lead Bruins to Victory Over Blues

On Thursday night, the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins met for the first time this season. The game took place at TD Garden in Boston, the same arena where the Blues defeated the Bruins to win their first Stanley Cup back in 2019.

Boston Bruins 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.

Connor McDavid logs hat trick in Oilers' rout of Kraken

Players-only meeting hasn't paid off for Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets are underperforming, but it hasn’t just been bad luck

Sharks winger Jeff Skinner set to return after a 10-game absence

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Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / December 4

Pavel Zacha tallies twice, Bruins race away from Blues

Pavel Zacha's back-to-back tallies capped a three-goal flurry in the second period of the Boston Bruins' 5-2 win over the visiting St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4

Big Hype Prospects: Letourneau, Lindstrom, Surin, Pulkkinen

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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.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / December 4

Canada Must Pass on Top Bruins Scorer

Everyone has taken notice of the new level Morgan Geekie has reached with the Boston Bruins. The former middle-six forward has emerged as a top scoring threat in Beantown.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson to return vs. Red Wings

The Boston Bruins are getting a piece of good news on the injury front, as winger Viktor Arvidsson is expected to return to their lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

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.

David Pastrnak News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Bruins Coach Shares Concerning David Pastrnak Injury Update Before Red Wings Game

The Boston Bruins faithful heard bad news about David Pastrnak's injury on Monday. According to head coach Marco Sturm, Pastrnak has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Morgan Geekie 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.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / November 30

Boston Bruins Prospect Sent Back to Providence. What’s Next?

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Sunday, that the team has assigned forward Georgii Merkulov back to Providence of the American Hockey League.

Jeremy Swayman News / Field Level Media / November 29

Jeremy Swayman shuts door in shootout as Bruins edge Red Wings

Jeremy Swayman topped off a 24-save effort with three straight stops in a shootout, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings in the front end of the Atlantic Division rivals' home-and-home series on Saturday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / November 29

Boston Bruins Recall Defenseman on Emergency Basis; Place Defenseman on Injured Reserve

The Boston Bruins face the Detroit Red Wings tonight. They’re coming off a 6-2 loss to the Rangers yesterday afternoon. Today they placed defenseman Henri Jokiharju on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Michael Callahan from Providence of the AHL.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Report: Bruins Ask About 2 Trade Options With Canucks, Only One Available

The Boston Bruins are looking for scoring help, and they’ve turned their attention to Vancouver. According to multiple league sources, including James

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Bruins activate Casey Mittelstadt from IR, place Matej Blumel on LTIR

A couple of roster moves for an Original Six ahead of some Black Friday action. The Boston Bruins activated forward Casey Mittelstadt from injured reserve, while placing winger Matej Blumel on long-term injured reserve.

Charlie McAvoy News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Shares First Picture After Facial Surgery

Boston Bruins star Charlie McAvoy resurfaced publicly for the first time since undergoing facial surgery on Thursday. The blueliner posted a Thanksgiving message alongside a family photo on Instagram in what became his first appearance since he went down injured in mid-November.