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19-year-old forward James Hagens, the Bruins’ seventh overall pick in the 2025 draft, signed his entry-level contract after a standout season at Boston College and time with the Providence Bruins, calling it a dream come true and vowing to work hard and learn from veteran teammates as Boston pursues a playoff push.
Boston’s Viktor Arvidsson, acquired by Don Sweeney and favored by coach Marco Sturm, notched his 20th goal in a 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo and is expected to be re-signed before July 1. Bruins prospects Elliott Groenwold, Christopher Pelosi (Quinnipiac) and Will Zellers (North Dakota) push for a Frozen Four berth in Las Vegas.Meanwhile, talk of an 84-game 2026-27 NHL schedule points to a Sept. 29 start and a April 10 finish, and former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is leaving the St. Louis Blues with potential Nashville Predators opportunities on the horizon.
The Boston Bruins returned to practice at Warrior Ice Arena ahead of Tuesday’s home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Three notes from skate: Tanner Jeannot wore a red non‑contact jersey and is being evaluated for availability; Mikey Eyssimont moved onto the fourth line; Fraser Minten, Toronto’s 2022 second‑round pick, remained on the first line centering David Pastrnak and Marat Khusnutdinov. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 42 saves in Detroit, giving him a season‑high 28 wins as coach Marco Sturm weighs starting decisions. Boston sits in the Eastern Conference first wild‑card spot with 86 points.
The Capitals and Bruins played a tight game with neither team leading in regulation until two Charlie McAvoy goals forced overtime; the shootout extended to nine rounds—the longest since 2014—before Fraser Minten scored the winner for Boston. Swayman stopped all nine Capitals attempts, while Thompson was strong in regulation and OT but couldn’t prevent the decisive goal. Washington remains 1-6 in shootouts this season and sits five points behind Detroit for the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot, with Detroit also holding two games in hand.
Boston defeated Washington 3-2 in a lengthy shootout after a 2-2 regulation tie. Matt Roy opened the scoring for Boston, Rasmus Sandin put Washington ahead, and Charlie McAvoy answered with a late third-period goal to force overtime. Overtime produced no goals, and the Caps’ playoff chances remain below 20%.
Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 in a matinee after the trade deadline, with Pavel Zacha scoring on a power play, Aliaksei Protas tipping Jakob Chychrun’s rebound to tie, Viktor Arvidsson turning a Protas turnover into the go-ahead, and Elias Lindholm sealing it with an empty-net goal; the Capitals faced ongoing penalties, and with John Carlson and Nic Dowd no longer Capitals, Washington’s playoff chances have slipped to under 25%, signaling a bleak outlook as they head toward the next game.
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is drawing strong deadline interest, with Boston Bruins and Utah Mammoth as heavy favorites to land him. The Bruins reportedly offer top prospects Matthew Poitras and Dean Letourneau, while Utah would part with one of its top youngsters (Iginla or Beaudoin). The New York Islanders are also mentioned as a potential dark horse. If dealt, the Blues could pivot to additional moves involving other veterans by Friday’s deadline.
In Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a Stadium Series shootout, capped by a memorable goalie fight between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman and an electric, celebratory atmosphere that underscored Tampa Bay’s status as a premier hockey market.
Matthew Robertson scored on a breakout in overtime to lift the New York Rangers to a win over the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden, their third win in 14 games and first home victory since Dec. 20, after Will Borgen tied it late. The result came amid active trade-deadline moves, including Carson Soucy being traded to the Islanders and a series of lineup shuffles as New York looks to salvage its season.
Boston hosts Detroit at TD Garden with goalie Jeremy Swayman starting and Morgan Geekie returning after the birth of his son, as the Bruins look to extend a five-of-six run. Detroit enters on a four-game win streak, led by DeBrincat (goals/points) and Kane, setting the stage for a competitive matchup.
Bruins forward Morgan Geekie returns to Boston's lineup against Detroit after the birth of his son, Max, missing the previous game; he leads Boston with 25 goals in 45 games as the team seeks to extend its win streak into the Olympic break.
During a Bruins–Rangers game at TD Garden, a balcony altercation between a Rangers fan and a drunken Bruins supporter led to the latter being hospitalized with a head injury after a fall; authorities later identified the suspect as 48-year-old Aaron Tucker of Vermont, who was charged with assault and battery. The Bruins won the game 10-2.
The Boston Bruins are finishing a five-game road trip with a practice in Seattle, aiming to end on a high note against the Kraken. Key players Jokiharju and Jeannot are returning from injury, while Lindholm remains out. The team is focused on maintaining their recent winning streak and playing a disciplined game to secure the victory.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1, with Quinn Hutson scoring his first NHL goal, Connor McDavid extending his point streak, and the Oilers showcasing strong special teams and defensive play, despite an injury to goaltender Tristan Jarry.
The Boston Bruins will host the Edmonton Oilers at TD Garden on Thursday for their first of two regular-season matchups, with Swayman starting in goal for Boston. The Bruins, riding a recent winning streak and strong home record, aim to contain star players like McDavid and Draisaitl of the Oilers, who recently beat the Penguins. Key players include Morgan Geekie for the Bruins and Connor McDavid for the Oilers, with the game highlighting strategic matchups and team form.