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The Boston Bruins Would Like to Extend Pavel Zacha, But He May Not be in a Rush

Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: Pavel Zacha‘s four-year, $19 million contract is expiring after the season, and is coming off a career high 30-goals, 11 on the power play.

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JJ Peterka OT goal lifts Bruins past Jets

JJ Peterka scored with 1:39 left in overtime to propel the visiting Boston Bruins to a come-from-behind, 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / October 2

Late Rally Gives Boston Bruins Overtime Win Over Winnipeg Jets

The Boston Bruins (2-0-0) picked up a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets (0-0-1) on Friday night at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 3

AHL Game Recap: Utica Holds Providence Takes Season Opener

The Providence Bruins and Utica Comets kicked off their 2026-27 seasons tonight, with Utica earning a 2-1 victory. The Comets built a two-goal lead through the first two periods before the Bruins mounted a late push.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1

JJ Peterka, Bruins travel to face Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets

The Boston Bruins were looking to upgrade their speed and skill among their forwards over the offseason, leading to the acquisition of winger JJ Peterka in a trade with the Utah Mammoth.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 1

AHL: Providence Bruins Announce Opening Night Roster

The Providence Bruins start their 2026-27 season tomorrow night at home against the Utica Comets. Puck drop at Amica Mutual Pavilion is set for 7:05 PM EST.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / October 1

AHL: Providence Bruins Name 28th Captain in Franchise History

The Providence Bruins entered the 2026-27 season needing a new captain after Patrick Brown signed with Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Brown had severed as Providence’s captain the last seasons.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 30

How to Watch: Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets

The Boston Bruins hit the road for their first away game of the season as they travel to Canada to take on the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. Boston is

John-Jason Peterka News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

JJ Peterka made a great first impression in Bruins debut

The opening day of the 2026-27 NHL season is in the books, and we’ve already seen some terrific goals. Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander had a couple dandies, and Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway in his first game back with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 30

Breaking Down the Bruins' Win Over the Rangers

The Boston Bruins picked up a 3-0 victory in their season opener against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The two teams were scoreless for over 46

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 29

Bruins win 11th straight home opener with late surge past Rangers

The Boston Bruins rattled off three goals inside the final four minutes of the third period and beat the visiting New York Rangers 3-0 in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday night.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 29

Three Late Goals Push Bruins Past Rangers in Season Opener

The Boston Bruins picked up a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night to open their season. The two teams skated to a scoreless frame in the opening period. Both the Rangers and Bruins had an opportunity to take an early lead with a man advantage in the frame.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Bruins Announce Several Hockey Operations Department Hires

The Boston Bruins are underway tonight for their 102nd season in history, and with it comes news of several new hires in their Hockey Operations department.

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Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 29

Fantucchio: Some Thoughts I Never Got To Share; Bruins Predictions

Hockey season is back, and so am I. Hello, my name is Andrew Fantucchio, and I’m the new writer covering the Boston Bruins for Inside The Rink. Some of you may already be familiar with me and my work.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

The defenseman Bruins are trying to find a new home for

The Boston Bruins are mere hours away from puck drop on their 2026-27 season, and with a surplus of NHL-caliber defensemen on the roster, one of them could get a change of scenery soon.

Henri Jokiharju News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Bruins Trying To Trade Henri Jokiharju

The Boston Bruins are looking to lighten their load on defense, as reported by Elliotte Friedman on his written 32 Thoughts before opening night, Henri Jokiharju is being shopped in trade.

Don Sweeney News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 28

Key Quotes from Don Sweeney Ahead of Opening Night

With opening night just over 24 hours away, Boston Bruins general manager and alternate governor Don Sweeney spoke to the media on a variety of topics, covering offseason moves, the upcoming season, and more as the Bruins prepare for the New York Rangers and 2026-27.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 28

Boston Bruins Place Forward on Injured Reserve, Defenseman on Waivers

The Boston Bruins have announced their latest training camp roster transactions. In the current round of cuts, forward Jake Schmaltz will report to Providence

Matthew Poitras News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Bruins’ Matthew Poitras placed on injured reserve with lower-body injury

Tough news for a youngster heading into the start of a new season. On Sunday, the Boston Bruins announced that forward Matthew Poitras will start the 2026-27 season on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.

David Pastrnak News / Stadium Rant / September 28

David Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain: How He Earned The C

David Pastrnak has been named captain of the Boston Bruins for the 2026-27 season. He is the 28th person in Bruins history to be named captain. The last person to wear the C was Brad Marchand before his trade to the Florida Panthers on March 7th, 2025.

David Pastrnak News / Professor Press Box / September 28

David Pastrnak Gets the Bruins’ C: Now Comes the Hard Part

Well, the Boston Bruins have a new captain. And I don't think anybody is going to have trouble recognizing him. David Pastrnak was named the 28th captain in Bruins history on Sunday, taking on the big job for a franchise that’s been through a fair bit of change.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

David Pastrnak named 28th captain in Bruins history

The Boston Bruins have their new captain.

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Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

Flyers sign Garrett Wilson to one-year contract

Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year extension

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson fined for roughing Senators’ Ridly Greig

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Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Boston Bruins Home Opener: September 29, The Night They Kick In the Door

The Boston Bruins home opener isn’t just opening night. Boston is declaring it. The New York Rangers are the first team forced to absorb the consequences.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Bruins Prospect Dans Locmelis Not a Finished Product

Boston Bruins training camp has fired up for the 2026-27 season. The hype surrounding James Hagens and Fraser Minten was to be expected, as blue-chip prospects; however, for prospects who aren’t highly-touted first-round selections, the publicity is difficult to come by.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Hagens Path to Bruins Roster Spot

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is right around the corner, meaning players are starting to report to their respective training camps. Prior to the first practice of training camp, though, the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres held a two-game Prospect Showcase.