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Bruins Fall to Wild as Defensive Struggles Continue at Home

The Boston Bruins (13-6-1) fell for the second consecutive time at TD Garden, as the Minnesota Wild (15-3-4) picked up the 6-2 win on Saturday night. Just under seven minutes into the game, Minnesota struck first as Ryan Hartman slotted home his second goal of the season.

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What should the Bruins do with Pavel Zacha?

Earlier this week, Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin shared his updated NHL Trade Board. The names you would expect at the top of the list were there: Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, defenseman Simon Edvinsson and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / November 13

AHL Game Recap: Providence Rallies Past Thunderbirds in Shootout After Springfield’s Third-Period Comeback

The Springfield Thunderbirds and Providence Bruins met Friday night for the third time this season, with each team entering the matchup with one win in the season series.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 13

Latest Updates on Bruins vs. Wild Amid FAA Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had to issue a ground stop on all U.S. flights on Friday. “There has been a temporary telecommunications outage - out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted,” said the FAA via X.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Casey Mittelstadt News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Mittelstadt Gives Bruins an Interesting Dilemma

When the Boston Bruins traded Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche in 2025, it was part of a large, sweeping effort to add high-end assets and pivot to a more skilled hockey club.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 13

Takeaways From Bruins Loss to Canadiens

The Boston Bruins snapped their four-game win streak with a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at TD Garden. The Canadiens offense struck early and the Bruins got themselves into too big of a deficit despite attempting a late comeback attempt.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 12

Despite Late Surge, Bruins Fall to Montreal in Rout

The Boston Bruins (13-5-1) saw their four game win streak snapped in a 5-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens (12-3-4) on Thursday night. Montreal found its way on the board first 1-0 as Kirby Dach recorded his second goal of the season.

Jeremy Swayman News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Bruins Make Jeremy Swayman Announcement Before Rivalry Game

The Boston Bruins will start goaltender Jeremy Swayman on Thursday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens in a matchup that carries first place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Canadiens, Bruins hit the ice in clash of two red-hot squads

The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a longstanding rivalry dating back to the NHL's earliest days. With the two rivals currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division standings, their first matchup of the season Thursday night in Boston should feature added intensity on top of dueling Hometown Remix jerseys.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 11

Players to Watch in Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens

After a three-day break, the Boston Bruins return to the ice to host the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden on Thursday night. Both teams have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026-27 campaign as they are currently one point apart in the NHL standings.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Surprising Bruins trending toward being (cautious) buyers on trade market

The Boston Bruins have been one of the big surprises of the NHL season to this point, not because they have been good, but because of the extent to which they have excelled despite playing in the league’s toughest division.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Patrice Bergeron News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 10

Notable Moments From Patrice Bergeron's Hockey Hall of Fame Speech

Former Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Bergeron was one of six hockey icons that have impacted the sport in this year’s class.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 10

Former Bruins Defenseman Zdeno Chara Speaks On Relationship with Patrice Bergeron

The Hockey Hall of Fame officially inducted its class of 2026 on Monday night. This year’s class featured Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron, who was drafted

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Patrice Bergeron News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 9

Bruins Release Details For Patrice Bergeron's Jersey Retirement Ceremony

The Boston Bruins have released additional details for Patrice Bergeron’s jersey retirement ceremony on Dec. 1. The event will start off with an Alumni

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 8

Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie Lead Bruins' New-Look Second Line

Mikey Eyssimont does not want to go back to Providence. After James Hagens suffered a back injury that will force him to miss multiple weeks, Eyssimont got the call, and he made the most of it in his season debut.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Bruins handle Panthers 4-1 in penalty-laden affair

Jeremy Swayman made a season-high 40 saves, and the Boston Bruins jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first period and cruised to a 4-1 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

Elias Lindholm News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Bruins Beat Panthers 4-1 as Lindholm Scores Winner

Elias Lindholm scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves, and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday at TD Garden.

Pavel Zacha News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Bruins Should Consider Trading Pavel Zacha Now for Highest Value

The Boston Bruins season has started off promising with a 12-4-1 record, sitting atop the Atlantic Division. Head coach Marco Sturm’s leadership has taken the Bruins to heights not thought possible for a team that is still retooling.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Bruins place James Hagens on IR, recall Michael Eyssimont

The back injury that Bruins forward James Hagens suffered on Thursday night will keep him out for at least a week.

Strong first period steers rising Bruins past slumping Penguins

Bruins’ Pastrnak, Zacha are among the NHL’s elite duos

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Professor Press Box / November 6

The Boston Bruins Are Becoming Harder to Figure Out

Something interesting is happening in Boston, and it may have more to do with how the Bruins are scoring than how many goals they are putting on the scoreboard.

Morgan Geekie News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Bruins’ Geekie Bounces Back From Slow Scoring Start

The Boston Bruins are one of the NHL’s best teams this season. While the team was expected to be competitive after a surprising 100-point campaign a season ago, nobody could have predicted the Bruins would be competing not just for a playoff spot, but for the top spot in the entire NHL through 17 games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Bruins Get Bad News While Trying to Get on Dylan Larkin’s Trade List

The Boston Bruins lead the Atlantic Division and sit second in the East behind the reigning champion Carolina Hurricanes after 16 games. With such a strong start, one might assume they’d be an attractive destination for a player looking to make the playoffs and compete for a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

Connor McDavid isn't the only member of the Edmonton Oilers who's enjoying an historic start to the season.

Connor McDavid becomes fastest player in history to 30 assists in a season

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

Nikita Zadorov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Bruins’ Zadorov scratch wasn’t just about disciplining the defenseman

The Boston Bruins say they scratched defenseman Nikita Zadorov for disciplinary reasons, but Pete Blackburn believes there’s more to the story. Given that the Bruins knew exactly what they were getting when they signed the rugged and emotional blueliner, why would things suddenly change?