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NHL Weekend Rumors: Bruins, Leafs, and Panarin Headlines Heat Up

In today’s NHL Weekend Rumors report, the Boston Bruins may have a young forward’s name popping up in trade chatter, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate questions around Auston Matthews and their roster core, and Artemi Panarin’s future is quickly becoming one of the biggest storylines to watch as the deadline approaches.

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Bruins to be without 2 key forwards for NHL Stadium Series

The Boston Bruins are headed outdoors this weekend, participating in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stadium Series against the Lightning in Tampa Bay on Sunday — the league’s 47th official outdoor game.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 30

Bruins’ Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha Expected To Miss Stadium Series

The Boston Bruins could be without two centers when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series on Sunday. Both Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha will not be joining the Bruins on their trip to Florida due to injury per Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe.

David Pastrnak News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Bruins’ Stellar January Driven by Pastrnak’s Career-Best Performance

The Boston Bruins continue to defy expectations for the 2025-26 season. They currently hold a playoff spot (final wild card) and have surged into that spot due to a strong month.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Midseason top 64

This is as fluid an NHL Draft as I’ve covered. The 2025 NHL Draft saw James Hagens start the season as the projected No. 1, only for Matthew Schaefer to overtake him by December.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Bruins' Pavel Zacha leaves game with upper-body injury

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha left Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury midway through the second period and did not return.

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Bruins continue to climb with victory over Flyers

New linemates Casey Mittelstadt, Fraser Minten and Viktor Arvidsson all scored goals and combined for seven points, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Bruins Poitras Poised to Show He Still Has NHL Upside

The Boston Bruins have long employed a next-player-up mentality and that will continue to be the case with Matt Poitras’ recent call-up to the NHL. The 21-year-old Poitras has spent his entire 2025-26 season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins thus far, but an injury to Elias Lindholm opened the door for Poitras’ first recall of the season.

Elias Lindholm News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Bruins' Elias Lindholm out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Boston Bruins will be without one of their top centers, as Elias Lindholm is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Lindholm sustained the injury during Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.

Matthew Poitras News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Boston Bruins Recall Matthew Poitras

The Boston Bruins have recalled forward Matthew Poitras from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Boston’s No. 1 center Elias Lindholm suffered an upper-body injury earlier this week.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers facing the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers

The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.

Luke Cavallin News / Inside The Rink / January 29

ECHL Game Recap: Vidmar, Cavallin Lead Mariners to Shootout Victory

The Maine Mariners faced the Wheeling Nailers tonight to kick off a crucial week. The Mariners took two out of three against the Lions over the weekend.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Boston Bruins – Buyers or Sellers?

The Boston Bruins have been one of the NHL’s best teams over the last decade. That comes at a cost: the loss of draft capital and a depleted prospect pool.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

Simon Zajicek News / Inside The Rink / January 28

AHL: Simon Zajicek Set To Return for Providence

The Providence Bruins this weekend will face the Charlotte Checkers for two games. Providence currently leads the Atlantic Division by three points over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

ECHL: Luke Cavallin Reassigned to Maine Ahead of Crucial Week

The Maine Mariners open a crucial week tonight against the North Division–leading Wheeling Nailers. The Mariners trail Wheeling by ten points. Then this weekend, they will face the Adirondack Thunder for three games on the road.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

1 trade Bruins must make before NHL Olympic break

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most prominent surprise teams in the NHL this season. After a long run as a Stanley Cup contender, the Bruins were a last-place team in the Atlantic Division a year ago, and it seemed like they were destined for several seasons of rebuilding before they could return to prominence.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / January 27

David Pastrnak lifts red-hot Bruins past Predators in OT

David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into overtime and added an assist, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Team Sweden Trades the Injured Brodin for Bruins’ Defenseman

Team Sweden announced on Tuesday that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has been named to the Olympic team, replacing the injured Jonas Brodin. They posted on social media (translated to English), “Welcome to the Olympics, Hampus!

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Jaromir Jagr club with 900th-career point

The Boston Bruins are on a roll at this time. Boston entered play Monday having won 10 of their last 12 games. They were climbing the Atlantic Division standings and threatening for a playoff spot.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Bruins’ 2nd Line Continues to Be One of the Best in the League

With the amount of bright spots for the Boston Bruins this 2025-26 season, there is a trio that deserves more recognition than it’s getting. David Pastrnak is always going to be the star on Causeway Street, and his line will get tons of praise.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

The Habs Take On Bruins In Huge Game Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (28-16-7) will be playing a 4-point game for the 2nd game in a row as they visit the Boston Bruins (29-20-2) in a game that will have big implications on the picture of the Atlantic Division.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Bruins Star Praises Inclusion Amid Success of Heated Rivalry

The Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in a tight, 4-3 game. The contest was another step in the right direction for the Bruins as they push up the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference standings, but the win felt a bit more meaningful for the entire team.

Alex Steeves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Bruins sign Alex Steeves to two-year extension

Steeves, 26, has been a success story for Boston this season.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 18

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.