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Bruins Legend Returns for First Time Since Trade to Panthers

Brad Marchand was beloved by the Boston Bruins during his long tenure with the organization, but there’s no telling how the fanbase will respond when he makes his first appearance at TD Garden as a member of the Florida Panthers.

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Bruins Center Takes Criticism For Negative Traits

The Boston Bruins started the season with three wins, but have lost four straight since and are now playing towards their more realistic expectations. Last spring, the Bruins were major participants during the trade deadline.

Brad Marchand News / Field Level Media / October 20

Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand expects 'weird' Boston return with Panthers

A moment that many Boston Bruins fans could never imagine is about to become a reality. Former captain Brad Marchand will skate at TD Garden for the first time as an NHL opponent when the Florida Panthers visit their Atlantic Division rival on Tuesday night.

Georgii Merkulov News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Boston Bruins Prospect Continues to Shine in AHL, But Will He Finally Get His Chance in NHL

Georgii Merkulov is getting to a point where he has done all he can in the American Hockey League. The 5-foot-11, 183-pound center has been close to a point-per-game player for the Providence Bruins over three-plus seasons and has a 30-goal season on his resume.

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Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bruins' David Pastrnak Predicts Brad Marchand's Actions In Return to Boston

The Boston Bruins will face a familiar agitator when they host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Brad Marchand, a Bruins cornerstone for more than 15 seasons, will return to Boston to face his former team for the first time since last year’s trade that sent him to Florida.

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Jordan Harris News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Meet Your New Bruins: Jordan Harris

The 2025-26 season is still only a few weeks old, but already the Boston Bruins have had some exciting moments. There was Fraser Minten’s overtime winner in the second game of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks and the official return of Zdeno Chara to the organization after being named a new hockey operations advisor and mentor.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

2 Takeaways From Bruins’ 3-2 Loss to the Mammoth

The Boston Bruins concluded their road trip against the Utah Mammoth. After a strong 3-0 start, the Bruins have now lost four in a row. This 3-2 loss to the Mammoth was the final dagger in a sour road trip.

David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bruins’ David Pastrnak sends ‘tough’ message after Mammoth loss

The Boston Bruins got off to a good start to the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately, things are not as good at this time. Boston won its first three games of the year, but has now dropped four straight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Mammoth Hold Late One-Goal Lead to Beat Bruins

On Sunday evening, the Boston Bruins wrapped up their three-game West Coast road trip in Salt Lake City with a matchup with the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center.

Brad Marchand News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Brad Marchand’s ‘weird’ admission before return to Boston for Bruins clash

The Florida Panthers traded for Brad Marchand last season in a deal with the Boston Bruins. Marchand, Boston’s captain at the time, wanted a chance to win the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-1 Loss to the Avalanche

The Boston Bruins have now lost three in a row after a great 3-0 start to the season. Granted, the first two losses were by one goal, but their 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was pure domination by one team.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 19

AHL: Providence Bruins off to a Hot Start

The Providence Bruins are 4-0-0-0 to start the young American Hockey League season. They’ve beaten Bridgeport twice, the first to open the season, 3-2 in overtime, then Friday night, 5-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Bruins out to end tough trip on high note vs. Mammoth

The Boston Bruins look to erase a string of three consecutive losses and finish their first Western Conference road trip of the season strong, paying a Sunday night visit to Salt Lake City to clash with the Utah Mammoth.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

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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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

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

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.

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.

David Pastrnak News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Bruins Need More Than David Pastrnak’s One-Man Show to Make Playoffs

Highlights Boston Bruins wing David Pastrnak has averaged 109.7 points over the past three seasons. The 2024-25 Bruins finished last in the Atlantic Division and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

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.

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.

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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