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

The Boston Bruins are one of the hottest teams in the NHL to start the new season, and their 12-4-1 record through 17 games has them atop the Atlantic Division and tied for second in the league as a whole.

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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.

James Hagens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

James Hagens Suffered Injury

James Hagens being out at any length for the Bruins would be a major loss. Hagens, in the Bruins 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, played 15 shifts for 11:57 TOI before a cross-check from Samuel Girard seemed to impact him severely.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 6

Three Stars of Game in Bruins Win Against Penguins

The Boston Bruins won their third consecutive game on Thursday night with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the game, five different Bruins scored and four players recorded multiple points. Below are the Three Stars of the Game from the win.

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

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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.

James Hagens News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 5

Bruins Forward James Hagens Exits Game at Penguins in Third Period

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens exited Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins early in the third period. Hagens was cross-checked by Penguins defenseman Samuel Girard.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Strong first period steers rising Bruins past slumping Penguins

The visiting Boston Bruins finished the first period with three consecutive goals and never looked back in a convincing 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Dylan Larkin 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.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 4

Marco Sturm Gives Injury Update on Bruins Forward Matthew Poitras

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm has given an injury update on forward Matthew Poitras. “So we’ll see,” said Sturm on Wednesday on Poitras' status.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 3

Three Stars of Game in Bruins Win Over Golden Knights

The Boston Bruins earned their 11th win of the season with a 3-2 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The game featured a comeback attempt by Vegas that fell short, continued hot streaks for James Hagens and Morgan Geekie, and a game-winning goal from the captain. Below are the Three Stars of the Game.

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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.

David Pastrnak News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 2

David Pastrnak’s Shootout Goal Pushes Bruins Past Golden Knights

The Boston Bruins (11-4-1) earned a 3-2 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-2) at TD Garden on Monday night. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov nearly

Mikey Eyssimont News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Mikey Eyssimont Named AHL Player of the Month for October 2026

The Providence Bruins ended October going 4-6-0-0, averaging three goals per game while allowing three goals per game. They started November with a dominant 8-0 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

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Elias Lindholm News / Inside The Rink / November 3

How The Bruins Are Finally Getting The Best Out of Elias Lindholm

BOSTON- Elias Lindholm is feeling good these days. It’s hard not to, after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Bruins this past Saturday,

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / November 2

Boston Bruins Unveil Hometown Remix Uniforms, Jersey Schedule

The Boston Bruins have unveiled their Hometown Remix uniforms for the 2026-27 season. The special edition uniforms were made in partnership with Fanatics

Bobby Orr News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Bobby Orr's rookie jersey owner turned down a $1,000 offer for it in the late 1960s; Heritage Auctions sold it for $191,200 in 2010

When John Rows received a Boston Bruins jersey as a teenager, he had no idea it would become one of hockey’s most valuable collectibles. The white, black and gold sweater had belonged to Bobby Orr during his rookie season in 1966-67.

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

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov has been fined $5,000 for roughing Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic during the Bruins’ 5-4 overtime win against the Blackhawks Saturday.

Elias Lindholm News / Field Level Media / October 31

Lindholm's game-winner caps Bruins' OT comeback win over Blackhawks

Elias Lindholm scored at 2:32 of overtime as the Boston Bruins rallied from two goals down in the third period to beat the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

Matthew Poitras News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Bruins Restricting Poitras’ Minutes Puts Spotlight on the Front Office Again

The Boston Bruins youth movement is firing on all cylinders, with the team sitting atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-3-1. Head coach Marco Sturm was able to turn a lineup of fledgling young players into a well-oiled machine with a plus-21 goal differential.

Morgan Geekie News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Bruins Need Geekie to Rediscover Scoring Touch

When the Boston Bruins signed Morgan Geekie to a six-year, $33 million contract extension last season, it immediately looked like it could be one of the biggest steals in the NHL.

Jeremy Swayman News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Boston Bruins Reveal Jeremy Swayman Decision After Latest Loss

The Boston Bruins named Jeremy Swayman as their starting goaltender for Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, one night after Carolina ended Boston’s eight-game point streak.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Charlie Jacobs to take over from father as Bruins’ governor

A huge change in operations in New England. On Wednesday, the Boston Bruins announced that CEO Charlie Jacobs is going to take over as the team’s governor from his father, Jeremy M.

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?

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Bruins Should Reform the 'Kids' Line With Fraser Minten, JJ Peterka & Marat Khusnutdinov

The NHL regular season is underway, and after 11 games, the Boston Bruins’ lineup is taking shape. The younger stars are taking over, becoming bright spots in a lineup that was once dominated by veterans.

Nikita Zadorov News / Daily Faceoff / October 24