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Bruins Recall Michael DiPietro

The Bruins announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from AHL Providence on an emergency basis. He’ll serve as Boston’s lone NHL-contracted practice netminder for the time being, as Jeremy Swayman (USA) and Joonas Korpisalo (Finland) are still representing their respective countries at the Olympics.

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Ranking the Bruins’ 2025 Trade Deadline Deals One Year Later

It has been almost a year since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. This was an important turning point for the Boston Bruins as GM Don Sweeney committed to a rebuild, trading away major assets, including captain Brad Marchand, and stocking up on young players, prospects, and draft picks.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada

Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Winners, losers from group stage of men's Olympic hockey tournament

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 17

1 player Bruins must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Boston Bruins find themselves inside the NHL’s playoff structure at the Olympic break. They are exceeding nearly all preseason expectations that were thrown their way as the season was about to get underway.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 17

Bruins Release Statement After Deadly Shooting at Pawtucket Ice Rink

The Boston Bruins joined the sports world in mourning after a devastating tragedy unfolded at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Two people were killed and three others critically injured after a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 17

Top Bruins Prospect Claims Hockey East Point Lead

James Hagens of Boston College is now leading the Hockey East in points with 34. This latest development for Hagens comes after he recorded a goal and an assist against Merrimack in Boston College's latest game on Feb.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Bruins Fans Should Get Excited for James Hagen’s Arrival

The Boston Bruins were not expected to make the playoffs this season, but here they are sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Locmelis Representing Bruins Well at Olympics

The Boston Bruins are one of the most represented teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. While many of the team’s active NHL roster players are in action for their countries on the global level, another name creating headlines is prospect and Providence Bruins‘ forward Dans Locmelis.

Frederic Brunet News / Inside The Rink / February 15

AHL Game Recap: Brunet Scores in OT; Providence Wins 12th Straight

The Providence Bruins concluded their home-and-home against Bridgelort today. Providence beat the Islanders 4-2 last night to win their 11th straight. Michael DiPietro got the start for Providence, bringing in a 20-5-0 record, Henrik Tikkanen got the start for the Islanders, bringing in a 8-5-1 record.

Fraser Minten News / The Hockey Writers / February 15

Bruins Won Fraser Minten Trade With the Maple Leafs

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded top prospect Fraser Minten and a 2026 top-five protected first-round pick to the Boston Bruins. Right-shot defenseman Brandon Carlo was sent to the Maple Leafs in return, as the Original Six team intended to bolster the right side of the blue line.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

‘I am color blind, so it doesn’t matter to me’: USA’s Jeremy Swayman reacts to long-range goal

It’s easy to feel the nerves when you’re playing at the Winter Olympic Games. That’s what makes this event so high-profile, so exciting. But for Jeremy Swayman, his Olympic debut with USA’s men’s hockey team on Saturday didn’t start the way he wanted.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Jeremy Swayman Turns Viral Olympic Goal Into a Punchline

Jeremy Swayman didn’t hide from one of the more embarrassing moments of his hockey career on Saturday— he leaned into it. After helping Team USA secure a 6-3 preliminary-round win over Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the goaltender addressed the viral center-ice goal that had fans buzzing.

Boston Bruins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Jeremy Swayman breaks his silence on major blunder against Denmark

Jeremy Swayman allowed three goals to Denmark.

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Bruins Prospect Scores Twice in Latvia's Upset Victory

Dans Locmelis scored twice on the power play to spark Latvia's stunning 4-3 upset victory over Germany at Rho Arena. The 22-year-old Boston Bruins prospect played the role of hero in Latvia's first Olympic win since 2014.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Swayman allows one of the worst Olympic goals ever

Team USA is likely going to move on and beat Team Denmark on Saturday, but there was a moment in the game that goaltender Jeremy Swayman would love to have back.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

2026 Trade Deadline Primer: Boston Bruins Walking Tightrope

The Boston Bruins enter the trade deadline in a far different position than the powerhouse teams they iced in recent seasons. Still competitive but no longer untouchable, Boston faces a delicate decision: push for one more run with its veteran core or recalibrate on the fly.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / February 14

Olympics: Locmelis Nets Two, Latvia Earns 1st Olympic Win in 12 Years

Latvia stunned Germany at Rho Arena on Saturday, securing its first Olympic win in 12 years just two days after a 5-1 loss to Team USA. Dans Locmelis, who scored twice, and Artūrs Šilovs, who made 26 saves, led the Latvians to victory.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Bruins Among 10 Teams Linked to Rangers Top Trade Piece

The Boston Bruins remain connected to big names as the trade market slowly takes shape — and one recent suggestion has them linked to a veteran center from New York.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Could David Pastrnak be a dark horse Olympic MVP pick?

With the men’s hockey Olympic tournament officially underway, it’s never too early to start weighing the candidates for MVP honors. In 2022, a 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky took home the award as he helped lead Slovakia to the bronze medal.

Elias Lindholm News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

Bruins Activate Elias Lindholm From Injured Reserve

The Bruins activated center Elias Lindholm from injured reserve today, per the NHL’s media site. He’ll suit up for Team Sweden this afternoon in their preliminary-round opener against the host Italians at the Olympics.

Cooper Simpson News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Boston Bruins Third-Round Draft Pick Tearing Up the USHL

Boston Bruins prospect Cooper Simpson was drafted in the third round, 79th overall, after a great season with Shakopee High School in Minnesota, where the forward scored 49 goals with 34 assists in 31 games as captain.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Why Bruins trading for Vincent Trocheck ahead of deadline would be a mistake

The Boston Bruins have been something of a surprise this season. They went into the Olympic break as the fifth place team in the Atlantic Division with 69 points, a position that put them inside the Eastern Conference playoff structure as the No.

Charlie McAvoy News / Daily Faceoff / February 9

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy isn’t letting pain get in the way of Olympic dream

Charlie McAvoy’s jaw has taken quite a beating this season. But nothing will stop the Boston Bruins star from representing his country. McAvoy missed nearly a month earlier this season after fracturing his jaw from a blocked shot.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 6

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy shows damage from controversial hit

The NHL has a player discipline problem, and we saw another example of it earlier this week when Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was on the receiving end of a controversial hit against the Florida Panthers.

Anton Lundell has big night as Panthers edge Bruins

George Parros' role in player safety remains stain on NHL

What the NHL risks by sending players to Milan Cortina Winter Games

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Matthew Poitras News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Boston Bruins Reassign Matthew Poitras

The Boston Bruins announced today that they have reassigned forward Matthew Poitras to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. The team played its final game before the Olympic break last night, dropping their contest against the Florida Panthers in a shootout.