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Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Erik Karlsson Interest; Edvinsson Contract Talk
The Boston Bruins host the Minnesota Wild tonight at TD Garden, aiming to rebound from a 5‑2 loss to Montreal. Both teams enter the game on streaks—Boston (13‑5‑1) after a snapped seven‑game home run, and Minnesota (14‑3‑4) riding a 10‑game point streak atop the West. Coach Marco Sturm tweaked defensive pairings in practice but left lineups open. Across the league, the Carolina Hurricanes show strong interest in Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, while undrafted prospect Simon Edvinsson may return to Sweden if a Detroit deal isn’t sealed by Dec. 1. The NHL’s Texas expansion review is also set to be extended.
Bruins Game 20: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Wild (UPDATED)
The Boston Bruins (13‑5‑1) host the Minnesota Wild (14‑3‑4) Saturday night to close their season series, after a 5‑2 loss to Montreal that ended a four‑game win streak and snapped a seven‑game home run. The Bruins have fallen out of first place in the Atlantic, trailing Tampa Bay and Montreal by one point, while the Wild ride a 10‑game point streak and sit atop the Western Conference. Key lineups feature JJ Peterka, Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak up front for Boston, with Jeremy Swayman likely in net, and Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy leading Minnesota, with Jesper Wallstedt slated to start. The Wild’s power play ranks 6th (27.4%) versus the Bruins’ 27th (18.0%). Game airs at 7 PM on NESN.
Bruins Practice: Bouncing Back from Montreal, Defensive Pairing Shuffle
The Boston Bruins hit the ice just 13 hours after a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens, where they fell behind 5-0 before Casey Mittelstadt's two late goals sparked a rally. Coach Marco Sturm spent practice reviewing video, stressing lessons for the younger players and acknowledging a lack of energy in the rivalry matchup. He noted the defense’s declining offensive output—eight goals this season, only two in the last 11 games, with Mason Lohrei leading defensemen with three. Sturm also tinkered with defensive pairings, rotating Aspirot with Lohrei and Brunet with Clifton, but left final lineups undecided ahead of Saturday’s 7 p.m. home game against the Minnesota Wild, the team that handed Boston its first loss on Oct. 3. The article previews the Bruins’ adjustments and upcoming showdown.
Daily Bean: Bruins Lose; Avalanche Stars Injured; Ex-NHLer Blasts Trade Requests
The Boston Bruins stumble 5-2 at home against rivals Montreal, dropping to third in the Atlantic Division after their first home loss since Oct. 5. Casey Mittelstadt nets two goals, while goalie Jeremy Swayman is pulled after a four‑goal first period. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche lose in OT to Ottawa after both Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar exit with injuries. Ex‑NHLer Erik Johnson slams the rise in trade requests, calling out Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck. Additional highlights include a Red Wings collapse, a Massachusetts native’s hat trick for Minnesota, and the Hurricanes’ 4‑1 Global Series win in Helsinki.
Bruins Postgame: Homecoming Spoiled, What Went Wrong
The Boston Bruins’ homecoming against arch‑rival Montreal turned into a 5‑2 loss, dropping them from the Atlantic Division lead. Casey Mittelstadt netted two goals, but goaltender Jeremy Swayman was pulled after 28:14, having allowed four high‑danger goals on 17 shots (‑1.78 GAxE). Michael DiPietro replaced him, making 12 saves. Coach Marco Sturm and captain David Pastrnak blamed the defensive lapses and poor play in front of the net rather than the goalie. Despite outshooting the Canadiens 21‑17 overall and dominating on the third line, the Bruins couldn’t generate enough offense early, and the momentum shifted after two early Canadiens goals.
Bruins Routed by Canadiens on ‘Homecoming’ Night
The Boston Bruins fall 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Homecoming night at TD Garden, marking their first home loss since Oct. 5. Montreal jumps ahead early with goals from Kirby Dach (2:34) and Josh Anderson (8:34), then extends the lead with Jake Evans, Cole Caufield and Phillip Danault, while Jeremy Swayman concedes four goals on 15 shots before being replaced by Michael DiPietro. Casey Mittelstadt scores twice for Boston, his sixth and seventh of the season, but it isn’t enough. The loss drops the Bruins to a 12-3-4 record for Montreal, and Boston heads into its next home game against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Matvei Michkov; Marchand Closer to Return
The Boston Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens tonight at TD Garden, debuting a brown‑based Hometown Remix jersey for the first time since their inaugural season. The Bruins (13‑4‑1) enter the game on a seven‑home‑win streak, while the Canadiens (11‑3‑4) ride an 11‑game point run. Coach Marco Sturm keeps the lines unchanged, adding Mikey Eyssimont to the second line. Elsewhere, the league buzzes about Matvei Michkov’s future after the Flyers GM denies trade rumors, and Brad Marchand is now within a two‑week window to return from a knee injury. Nick Cousins faces a 7‑10 day absence after a hard hit from Jakob Chychrun, and the NHL Global Series kicks off in Helsinki later today.
Bruins Game 19: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Canadiens (UPDATED)
The Boston Bruins (13‑4‑1) host the Montreal Canadiens (11‑3‑4) at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, in a battle for first place in the Atlantic Division. Both teams ride hot streaks—Boston is 8‑1‑0 at home and on a seven‑game home winning run, while Montreal boasts a 6‑1‑1 road record and an 11‑game point streak (8‑0‑3). Expected lineups feature Boston’s top line of Peterka, Zacha and Pastrnak and goalie Jeremy Swayman (9‑3‑1, .920 SV%); Montreal counters with Caufield, Suzuki and Slafkovsky and starter Jacob Fowler (8‑1‑2, .925 SV%). Special teams are middling, with Boston’s PP at 18.3% and both clubs around a 77% PK. The game will be on NESN and streamed via 98.5 The Sports Hub, with both teams debuting new Hometown Remix sweaters.
Bruins Practice: Biggest Rival on Deck, Lines Remain Intact
The Boston Bruins are gearing up for Thursday night’s showdown with arch‑rival Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden after a 4‑1 win over Florida. Coach Marco Sturm sticks with the Sunday lineup that featured a versatile second line of Mikey Eyssimont, Fraser Minten and Morgan Geekie, despite Eyssimont’s limited practice time. Eyssimont, leading the AHL with 13 goals, earned a top‑six role and hopes to generate offense and puck possession. Charlie McAvoy reflects on the emotional weight of the rivalry, recalling last season’s fights and his own facial‑surgery injury. The article also highlights Frederic Brunet’s first NHL game against his childhood team and his comfort playing alongside longtime teammate Mason Lohrei.
Daily Bean: Michkov Reports; NHL GM Meetings; Bruins Wrap
The Boston Bruins hit the practice ice early on Thursday, gearing up for their third divisional clash against the Montreal Canadiens and debuting the new brown Hometown Remix ‘Varsity Sweaters’ for the Homecoming game. Morgan Geekie, who had just one goal in his first 14 games, erupts with four goals in his last four outings, boosting his shooting percentage to 17.2%. Across the league, 21‑year‑old Matvei Michkov sparks talk of a fresh start, though the Flyers say they haven’t heard from him. Meanwhile, NHL GM meetings in Toronto discuss salary‑cap smoothing for 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 and the rollout of replay‑assist technology for referees. The Avalanche open a road trip with a 6‑3 win in Toronto, and the Bruins rise sharply in Wes Crosby’s weekly power rankings.
Bruins’ Morgan Geekie Finding Scoring Touch Again
Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie snaps a sluggish start, scoring in each of his last four games to tie for third on the roster with five goals and lead the team with three power‑play markers. After a 5.9% shooting rate in his first 14 matches, his accuracy surged to 33.3% as his shot volume rose from 1.21 to three per game. Geekie credits quality‑shot focus and confidence, especially from the left‑circle on the power play, where he recently netted a tight‑angle slap shot against Florida. His resurgence adds a much‑needed scoring option for a Bruins squad atop the Atlantic Division.
Daily Bean: Bergeron HHOF Induction; Simon Edvinsson Talk; Matvei Michkov Drama
Patrice Bergeron is officially enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame, delivering a seven‑minute speech in Toronto that honored his 20‑year Bruins career, Boston fans, and teammates like Zdeno Chara and Brad Marchand. The ceremony, part of the Class of 2026, will be celebrated with a retirement event on Dec. 1 at TD Garden. Elsewhere, defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned as the Dec. 1 deadline looms, with six teams—including Boston—showing interest, while Detroit reportedly resists a move. A heated on‑ice exchange between Matvei Michkov and Nick Seeler erupted during the Flyers’ 3‑1 win over Vancouver, and the Jets express disappointment over Connor Hellebuyck’s absence. The roundup also notes Riley Tufte’s NHL call‑up with New Jersey and injury updates across the league.
Patrice Bergeron Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame
Patrice Bergeron is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class in Toronto, joining legends like Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk. The former Boston Bruins captain reflected on his 20‑year, one‑team career—1,294 regular‑season games, 1,040 points, six Selke Trophies, and a game‑winning double in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final that ended a 39‑year drought. Bergeron thanked teammates Zdeno Chara and Brad Marchand, highlighted his Triple Gold Club status, and received his plaque from Ray Bourque. He became the 54th Bruins affiliate in the Hall, expressing how surreal and humbling the honor feels.
Daily Bean: Bruins Win; Hellebuyck Won’t Play Jets; Bergeron HHOF Ceremony Tonight
The Boston Bruins extend their streak to four wins and seventh straight at TD Garden, beating the Florida Panthers 4‑2 in a fight‑filled Atlantic Division debut with 126 penalty minutes. Goals come from Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont, Morgan Geekie and JJ Peterka, while Jeremy Swayman records a season‑high 40 saves. Patrice Bergeron receives his Hockey Hall of Fame blazer in Toronto ahead of the ceremony tonight at 8 PM. Elsewhere, the New Jersey Devils sit out newly acquired goalie Connor Hellebuyck against the Winnipeg Jets, the Chicago Blackhawks keep Jeff Blashill on the bench despite a 4‑13‑1 start, and the Calgary Flames lose defenseman Kevin Bahl to season‑ending surgery.
Bruins Postgame: 126 Penalty Minutes, Inside the Divisional Win
The Boston Bruins extend their winning streak to four, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 at TD Garden on Nov. 9, 2026. Goals from Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont, Morgan Geekie and JJ Peterka, plus Jeremy Swayman's season‑high 40 saves, secure the victory. The game set a season record with 126 penalty minutes, highlighted by early fights between Nikita Zadorov and Brady Tkachuk and multiple 10‑minute misconducts. Bruins coach Marco Sturm praised the physical effort of Zadorov, Mark Kastelic and Tanner Jeannot, while noting the Panthers' reputation for drawing penalties.
Bruins Win Fourth Straight in Fight-Filled Matinee
The Boston Bruins extend their winning streak to four games (13-4-1) with a 4-1 home victory over the Florida Panthers (9-7-2) on Nov. 8, 2026. Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont, Morgan Geekie, and JJ Peterka each scored, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves. The match featured 34 penalty minutes in the first period, multiple fights—including Nikita Zadorov versus Brady Tkachuk right after puck drop—and a total of 86 penalty minutes by the mid‑game. Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe scored on a late power play, but the Bruins sealed the win with a third‑period goal by Peterka. Boston’s next game is Thursday against Montreal.
Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Penguins, Blackhawks Trade Talk; Bergeron’s HHOF Ring
The Boston Bruins kick off a four‑game home stretch at 1 PM on Nov. 8, hosting the Florida Panthers in a crucial Atlantic Division showdown (Bruins 12‑4‑1, Panthers 9‑6‑2). Brad Marchand sits out, rookie James Hagens is out for weeks after a cross‑check, and Mikey Eyssimont is recalled from the AHL. Meanwhile, trade chatter swirls around the struggling Penguins and Blackhawks, and the Rangers terminate James Reimer’s contract. Patrice Bergeron receives his Hockey Hall of Fame ring ahead of the weekend induction. Other league notes: Nikita Kucherov’s OT winner for Tampa, Mackenzie Blackwood’s first shutout for Colorado, and the Canadiens tie the Bruins atop the division with 25 points.
Bruins Game 18: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Panthers (UPDATED)
The Boston Bruins (12-4-1) open a four‑game home stretch on Sunday, Nov. 8, against the Florida Panthers (9-6-2) at 1:00 PM ET. Boston, atop the Atlantic Division since Oct. 16, rides a three‑game winning streak after a 6‑2 win in Pittsburgh and still ranks in the NHL’s top‑10 for both goals scored (3.71) and allowed (2.35). Key lineup changes: James Hagens is on IR, Marco Sturm out for weeks, Matt Poitras moves to the second line and Marat Khusnutdinov to the third. Panthers’ Brad Marchand sits with a knee injury; they come off a 4‑3 loss to Washington. Starting goalies are Jeremy Swayman (2.31 GAA) for Boston and Jacob Markstrom (2.57 GAA) for Florida. Power‑play and penalty‑kill stats favor the Panthers (PP 23.7%, PK 85.3%). The game airs on NESN (NHLN elsewhere).
Bruins Practice: Hagens Out ‘Few Weeks,’ Forward Line Changes
The Boston Bruins place rookie forward James Hagens on injured reserve after a cross‑check from Sam Girard forced him out of the 6‑2 win in Pittsburgh; he’ll miss a few weeks. To fill the void, the club calls up AHL scorer Mikey Eyssimont, who leads the league with 13 goals and three hat tricks, and reshuffles the forward lines—Marat Khusnutdinov slides into Hagens’ spot on the third line and Matt Poitras moves to the second‑line left wing. Poitras also recovers from a broken nose. Coach Marco Sturm says the new combinations aim to maintain the Bruins’ shutdown third line against elite opponents.
Daily Bean: Michael DiPietro; Michkov Drama; Mikey Eyssimont Tearing Up AHL
The Boston Bruins return home ahead of their Sunday showdown with the Florida Panthers, with Michael DiPietro riding a four‑game win streak and a .925 save percentage that ranks in the NHL’s top five. Jeremy Swayman is slated to start, while Providence’s Mikey Eyssimont sparks the AHL with a natural hat trick that lifted the P‑Bruins to a 5‑4 comeback win. Elsewhere, the Michkov‑Tocchet drama heats up in Philadelphia, the Penguins consider rapid trades after a 6‑2 loss to Boston, and Detroit eyes a Dylan Larkin‑Simon Edvinsson package. The Daily Bean also previews the day's NHL slate, including Panthers‑Capitals and Rangers‑Kraken.
Michael DiPietro Making the Most of Limited Starts with the Bruins
After trading Joonas Korpisalo, the Bruins promoted 27‑year‑old Michael DiPietro, citing his back‑to‑back Aldege “Baz” Bastien Awards and AHL MVP honor as key reasons. DiPietro, who logged a 60‑16‑6 record with Providence, secured the backup role behind Vezina finalist Jeremy Swayman and has started five of Boston’s first 17 games, earning a 4‑1‑0 record, a .925 save percentage (fifth in the NHL) and his first NHL shutout. Despite long gaps between starts, he stays ready, drawing on years in the minors. His strong early performance underscores the Bruins’ faith in his potential as a reliable NHL backup.
Daily Bean: Bruins Win; Marchand on Bergeron; Early Calder Race
The Boston Bruins extend their hot streak with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking their third consecutive win and the seventh game this season with five different scorers. Pavel Zacha netted two goals while Michael DiPietro posted his fourth straight win with 16 saves. Highlights include James Hagens exiting after a cross‑check, and the Bruins preparing for a Sunday showdown with the Florida Panthers after a day off. Off the ice, Patrice Bergerer’s Hall of Fame induction looms, and Brad Marchand shares a heartfelt testimonial. The Daily Bean also previews early Calder Trophy candidates and updates on San Jose’s coaching situation and rookie Simon Edvinsson’s free‑agent status.
Bruins Postgame: Six Goals, What Makes the Team Dangerous
The Boston Bruins continued their surge with a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 6, 2026, marking their third straight victory and fourth of the season for goalie Michael DiPietro (16 saves). Pavel Zacha netted a brace while Mark Kastelic, Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie, and Fraser Minten each added a goal, giving the Bruins five different scorers. Coach Marco Sturm credits depth and line consistency—every line contributed offensively and defensively, with the third line shutting down Sidney Crosby’s unit and limiting the Penguins to zero shots on goal from their top line. The blue‑line also shined, with Hampus Lindholm (+4) and Charlie McAvoy (+3) supporting a 70.25% expected‑goals share. The win pushes Boston to a 12‑4‑1 record.
Bruins Rout Penguins, James Hagens Leaves Game Early
The Boston Bruins extend their winning streak to three with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 6, 2026. Pavel Zacha nets a pair of goals, while Mark Kastelic, Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie and Fraser Minten each add one. Michael DiPietro records 16 saves for his fourth straight win. Early in the game, Justin Brazeau scores for the Penguins, but the Bruins quickly respond and never look back. James Hagens exits early after a cross‑check by Sam Girard, with no injury update yet. The Bruins head home before facing the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Hellebuyck Letter to Winnipeg; Sharks Hold Players-Only
The Boston Bruins (11-4-1) head to Pittsburgh tonight for the first of three matchups against a struggling Penguins squad (5-8-2) that has dropped its last three games. Frederic Brunet is set to return after practicing on the third defensive pair, while Matt Poitras remains a game‑time decision after a broken nose. Across the league, Connor Hellebuyck posts a heartfelt Instagram letter explaining his trade request, the Sharks hold a players‑only meeting following a 7‑2 loss to the Kings, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman dismisses attendance worries in Pittsburgh. The preview also notes upcoming games, trade whispers around Detroit, and a potential KHL signing for Evander Kane.
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