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Preview

Vegas Comes to the Garden: Bruins Host Eichel, Marner and the Golden Knights

First in the Atlantic and 6-1-0 at home, the Bruins welcome a Vegas team that is 1-3-1 in its last five. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET on NESN.

Feature

Healthy at Last: Elias Lindholm Finds His Game in Boston

Two seasons of a bad back, two trips off the ice and a lost spring. This time, he says, his body feels good.

Feature

For Becky: Mikey DiPietro's First Shutout Comes on Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Twenty-eight saves, a 6-0 win and a night at TD Garden that meant a little bit more to the Bruins goalie and his family.

Opinion

Sway Is the Engine: Why Swayman Is the Real Reason for 7-2-1

A 6-1-1 record, a .928 save percentage and a stack of wins on nights the Bruins got outshot. Soapz says the real reason for 7-2-1 is the guy in the crease.

News

Marat Is Staying: Bruins Lock Up Khusnutdinov for Three More Years

Three years, $11.85 million, $3.95 million a season. Number 92 is staying in Boston, and Soapz loves the deal for this middle-six forward.

The Team

Meet the 2026-27 Bruins: New Captain, New Faces, Same Standard

New captain, new faces and a young core that's rising fast. Your fan's guide to the 5-2-0 Bruins.

Providence

P-Bruins Edged by Utica in AHL Season Opener

The P-Bruins dropped a tight 2-1 opener to Utica. Here's why we're keeping a close eye on Providence this season.

News

Captain Pastrnak Catches Marchand on Franchise Goals List

Pasta and Marchy, side by side in the record book. Our captain just tied Brad Marchand with 422 goals.

News

McAvoy Back With a Bang After Six-Game Suspension

Chuck is back, and he scored in his very first game! Here's why his return makes this blue line so dangerous.

Opinion

Pay Them Now: Why the Bruins Should Lock Up Khusnutdinov and Lohrei Before July

Khusnutdinov is the kind of middle-six forward every contender needs, and Lohrei is on fire. Soapz says pay them both now: $4-6M and $6-7M bridges, before an arbitrator does it, Swayman-style.

Opinion

Hagens Is Coming. The NHL Isn't Ready.

Soapz is all-in on James Hagens: once the rookie scores a true goal scorer's goal, the rest of the league is in trouble.

Prospects

Hagens Gets on the Board: Rookie Scores in Two of First Four Games

Two goals in his first four games! Here's why we're so excited about the rookie.

Lead Story

Minten's Rise: Young Center Powers Bruins' Hot Start

Bruins fans, we need to talk about Fraser Minten. Four goals in seven games, and he's leading the team. Here's why number 93 is the real deal.