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Bruins’ Pavel Zacha leaves game with upper-body injury

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha left Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury midway through the second period and did not return.

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Bruins continue to climb with victory over Flyers

New linemates Casey Mittelstadt, Fraser Minten and Viktor Arvidsson all scored goals and combined for seven points, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 29

AHL: Colin Felix Reassigned to Maine Mariners

The Providence Bruins face the Charlotte Checkers this weekend for two games. The Maine Mariners will face the Adirondack Thunder for three games this weekend.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Bruins Poitras Poised to Show He Still Has NHL Upside

The Boston Bruins have long employed a next-player-up mentality and that will continue to be the case with Matt Poitras’ recent call-up to the NHL. The 21-year-old Poitras has spent his entire 2025-26 season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins thus far, but an injury to Elias Lindholm opened the door for Poitras’ first recall of the season.

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Elias Lindholm News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Bruins' Elias Lindholm out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Boston Bruins will be without one of their top centers, as Elias Lindholm is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Lindholm sustained the injury during Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.

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Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Boston Bruins Recall Matthew Poitras

The Boston Bruins have recalled forward Matthew Poitras from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Boston’s No. 1 center Elias Lindholm suffered an upper-body injury earlier this week.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers facing the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers

The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.

Luke Cavallin News / Inside The Rink / January 29

ECHL Game Recap: Vidmar, Cavallin Lead Mariners to Shootout Victory

The Maine Mariners faced the Wheeling Nailers tonight to kick off a crucial week. The Mariners took two out of three against the Lions over the weekend.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Boston Bruins – Buyers or Sellers?

The Boston Bruins have been one of the NHL’s best teams over the last decade. That comes at a cost: the loss of draft capital and a depleted prospect pool.

Simon Zajicek News / Inside The Rink / January 28

AHL: Simon Zajicek Set To Return for Providence

The Providence Bruins this weekend will face the Charlotte Checkers for two games. Providence currently leads the Atlantic Division by three points over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Luke Cavallin News / Inside The Rink / January 28

ECHL: Luke Cavallin Reassigned to Maine Ahead of Crucial Week

The Maine Mariners open a crucial week tonight against the North Division–leading Wheeling Nailers. The Mariners trail Wheeling by ten points. Then this weekend, they will face the Adirondack Thunder for three games on the road.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / January 27

David Pastrnak lifts red-hot Bruins past Predators in OT

David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into overtime and added an assist, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Elias Lindholm News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Elias Lindholm Leaves Game With Injury

In the middle period of the Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday evening, Bruins center Elias Lindholm left the game with an injury and will not return.

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Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Another Boston Bruins Member is Olympic Bound

The Boston Bruins now have seven members of their team headed to Milan, Italy, for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Team Sweden has added defenseman Hampus Lindholm as an injury replacement for Jonas Brodin, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Opinion: The Boston Bruins Are Doing That Thing Again

(You know the one.) There’s a peculiar feeling Bruins fans know well. It’s not panic. It’s not optimism. It’s that weird middle space where you’re watching the team and thinking, “Okay… but what exactly are we doing here?” And congratulations, folks—we’re back there again.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Team Sweden Trades the Injured Brodin for Bruins’ Defenseman

Team Sweden announced on Tuesday that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has been named to the Olympic team, replacing the injured Jonas Brodin. They posted on social media (translated to English), “Welcome to the Olympics, Hampus!

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

2 Players That Need to Be on the Bruins Radar at the Trade Deadline

The Boston Bruins are currently in an interesting position. They’ve made great improvements in 2025-26, and are a much better team then I think many people suspected they would be.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Jaromir Jagr club with 900th-career point

The Boston Bruins are on a roll at this time. Boston entered play Monday having won 10 of their last 12 games. They were climbing the Atlantic Division standings and threatening for a playoff spot.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Bruins’ 2nd Line Continues to Be One of the Best in the League

With the amount of bright spots for the Boston Bruins this 2025-26 season, there is a trio that deserves more recognition than it’s getting. David Pastrnak is always going to be the star on Causeway Street, and his line will get tons of praise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 17

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

The Habs Take On Bruins In Huge Game Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (28-16-7) will be playing a 4-point game for the 2nd game in a row as they visit the Boston Bruins (29-20-2) in a game that will have big implications on the picture of the Atlantic Division.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Bruins Star Praises Inclusion Amid Success of Heated Rivalry

The Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in a tight, 4-3 game. The contest was another step in the right direction for the Bruins as they push up the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference standings, but the win felt a bit more meaningful for the entire team.

Alex Steeves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Bruins sign Alex Steeves to two-year extension

Steeves, 26, has been a success story for Boston this season.

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Billy Sweezey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Boston Bruins Reassign Billy Sweezey

Jan. 21st: The Bruins announced today that Sweezey’s emergency recall has concluded, and he’s been reassigned back to AHL Providence. During his recall, Sweezey served as a healthy scratch for Boston’s 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars yesterday.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 18

Bruins Rookie Becoming Top Player Amid Playoff Push

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of the Atlantic Division race. Winners of six straight and eight of their last 10, the Bruins are now owners of the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.