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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov played on torn MCL during first round

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov played on torn MCL during first round

It’s far from unusual to see players play through injuries in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so as the Boston Bruins‘ season comes to an end, Nikita Zadorov unveiled a big one.

Charlie McAvoy News / ESPN / May 2

'A little too far': McAvoy tossed for violent slas...

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ejected late in their Game 6 elimination loss to the Sabres for a violent slash on forward Zach Benson.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Sabres continue historic season with first series win in 19 years

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night. 

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30
Sabres bring road success into Game 6, try to finish off Bruins

Sabres bring road success into Game 6, try to finish off Bruins

The Boston Bruins have life. After winning in Buffalo for the second time in three tries in their Eastern Conference first-round series, the Bruins look to bottle up their solid road play as the scene shifts back to Boston for the final time.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Bruins Need Someone to Step Up in Order to Win Game 6

Bruins Need Someone to Step Up in Order to Win Game 6

After going down 3 – 1 in their first round series against the Buffalo Sabres, the Boston Bruins survived to see another day after a thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 on the back of a gorgeous David Pastrnak goal.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Nikita Zadorov News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
‘It means you’re doing something right’: Bruins’ Zadorov on getting booed in Buffalo

‘It means you’re doing something right’: Bruins’ Zadorov on getting booed in Buffalo

One of the more brute forces in the NHL is hearing it from the fans, but that doesn’t seem to bother him so much. When speaking to the media on Thursday,

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Bruins’ goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s reaction to being named a Vezina finalist

Bruins’ goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s reaction to being named a Vezina finalist

Jeremy Swayman’s journey from the brutal 2024-25 season to a Vezina Trophy finalist in the 2025-26 campaign is special. He has shown why the Boston Bruins gave him a massive contract last year, despite some early hiccups, and is now the leading force in the team’s chances of getting past the Buffalo Sabres in the first round.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Bruins’ Marco Sturm drops brutal Viktor Arvidsson Game 6 update

Bruins’ Marco Sturm drops brutal Viktor Arvidsson Game 6 update

The Boston Bruins had a great showing in Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, despite losing one of their most consistent forwards, Viktor Arvidsson, to an injury in Game 4.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Bruins Benching James Hagens Was a Mistake

Bruins Benching James Hagens Was a Mistake

Rookie coach Marco Sturm has led the Boston Bruins in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs run. His regular-season record was good enough to clinch a spot in the postseason, 45-27-10, and fourth in the Atlantic Division.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Bruins’ Swayman Named Vezina Finalist

Bruins’ Swayman Named Vezina Finalist

Boston Bruins’ goalie Jeremy Swayman has been named a finalist for the 2026 Vezina Trophy alongside New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.

David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29
David Pastrnak makes history after keeping Bruins alive vs. Sabres in Game 5

David Pastrnak makes history after keeping Bruins alive vs. Sabres in Game 5

David Pastrnak was the hero, and the Boston Bruins lived to fight another day after a 2-1 overtime win in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night.

Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29
Bruins coach Marco Sturm drops ‘better’ truth bomb after Game 5 win vs. Sabres

Bruins coach Marco Sturm drops ‘better’ truth bomb after Game 5 win vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins staved off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. David Pastrnak put in an overtime winner as the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Swayman backed up his frustrations to keep Bruins alive

Swayman backed up his frustrations to keep Bruins alive

It was an impressive victory for the Boston Bruins, who defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night and cut the deficit in their first-round series to 3-2.

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David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / April 29
NHL roundup: David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season in OT

NHL roundup: David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season in OT

David Pastrnak's breakaway goal at 9:14 of overtime lifted the visiting Boston Bruins to a season-saving, 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / April 28
David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season with OT winner in Buffalo

David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season with OT winner in Buffalo

David Pastrnak's breakaway goal at 9:14 of overtime lifted the visiting Boston Bruins to a season-saving, 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with OT winner

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.

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Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / April 27
Boston Bruins Prospect Considering Playing in Sweden

Boston Bruins Prospect Considering Playing in Sweden

Boston Bruins 2021 draft pick Oskar Jellvik has completed his senior year at Boston College and is eligible to sign with the Bruins before the August 15 deadline.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson Leaves Game With Injury

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson Leaves Game With Injury

Game 4 wasn’t the only thing the Boston Bruins lost today. Before the end of the game, the Bruins announced that veteran winger Viktor Arvidsson had left the game with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo
Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury
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Billy Sweezey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22
Bruins Sign Billy Sweezey To One-Year, Two-Way Extension

Bruins Sign Billy Sweezey To One-Year, Two-Way Extension

The Boston Bruins have re-signed pending unrestricted free agent Billy Sweezey to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will carry a cap hit of $850K in the NHL.

Michael DiPietro News / Inside The Rink / April 23

AHL: Michael Dipietro Claims Second Straight 'Baz' Award

The Providence Bruins enter the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs as the best team in the AHL. They finished with a 54-16-2-0 record and 110 points, which was enough to claim the MacGregor Kilpatrick Trophy.

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