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The Boston Bruins celebrate a win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

April 19, 2026

Bruins unveil a heavy Game 1 lineup as Marco Sturm sets the tone vs. Buffalo

Jeremy Swayman gets the crease as Marco Sturm rolls out Boston's Game 1 lineup for a heavy opening-night look against Buffalo.

Skyler Walker

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) talks with Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center

April 19, 2026

Former Boston Bruins veteran sparks buzz after Bruins-Sabres prediction

Milan Lucic just handed Lindy Ruff and the Sabres a fresh playoff shove by picking Buffalo over Marco Sturm's Bruins in 6 games.

Alixandrea Gearey

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) gets set for a face-off during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at TD Garden.

April 18, 2026

24 teams passed on David Pastrnak and Boston made them pay

David Pastrnak has 100 points in 77 games this season for Boston, costs $11.25 million.

Cimon Asselin

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff looks on behind the bench against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

April 18, 2026

Lindy Ruff fires back after Sturm’s comments and it’s heating up fast

Marco Sturm and Lindy Ruff just gave Bruins-Sabres a sharper edge before puck drop.

Vincent Carbonneau

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) takes a shot on Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

April 18, 2026

A controversial call leaves ex-Bruin Linus Ullmark stunned

Bruins fans tracking Linus Ullmark got a glimpse of playoff heartbreak Saturday, as Ottawa thought it had tied Game 1 in Carolina before review wiped it out.

Jonathan Ouimet

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Strum comes off the ice after the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

April 18, 2026

Marco Sturm just sent a chilling message to the entire league

Marco Sturm and David Pastrnak just gave the Bruins their clearest playoff identity line yet before the Buffalo series begins.

Vincent Carbonneau

April 18, 2026

Bruins risk losing a valuable depth piece for nothing as free agency nears, Victor Soderstrom

Victor Soderstrom and Marco Sturm look headed for a split, with Boston's depth defenseman now tied to a move out of the Bruins organization.

Alixandrea Gearey

The Boston Bruins celebrate their win over the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden.

April 18, 2026

Elliotte Friedman says Don Sweeney will lose a Bruins forward to free agency

Andre Gasseau is leaving the Bruins, and Marco Sturm now loses a late-round project before ever getting him into Boston's mix.

Skyler Walker

PK Subban 2026 playoff prediction bracket

April 18, 2026

Pk Subban turns heads with his surprising Boston Bruins playoff prediction

P.K. Subban put Marco Sturm's Bruins on upset watch with one blunt playoff call: Boston is going out in Round 1.

Skyler Walker

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) gets set for a face-off during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden.

April 18, 2026

James Hagens just got the opportunity Bruins fans have been waiting for

James Hagens has Marco Sturm's attention, and Boston may already be ready to throw the 19-year-old into Game 1.

Skyler Walker

April 17, 2026

Marco Sturm just gave the Sabres something Bruins fans feared

Tage Thompson just got extra fuel after Bruins coach Marco Sturm framed Boston as the bigger, stronger team heading into Buffalo.

Christopher Turner

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) celebrates defeating the Winnipeg Jets with defenseman Andrew Peeke (26) and defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) at TD Garden.

April 17, 2026

Don Sweeney faces 2 key Bruins free-agent decisions this summer

The Boston Bruins finished their regular season at 45-27-10 with 100 points, on a two-game winning streak.

Cimon Asselin

Anaheim Ducks center Mikael Granlund (64) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

April 17, 2026

Boston Bruins officially acquire 4th round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks: Don Sweeney's trade finalized

Jeffrey Viel is out of Boston's plans, and Marco Sturm now knows exactly what the Bruins got back.

Alixandrea Gearey

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm (middle) talks to his team against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.

April 17, 2026

Marco Sturm warns Sabres as Bruins prepare for physical playoff battle

David Pastrnak got the message from Marco Sturm: Boston are not easing into Round 1 against Buffalo.

Skyler Walker

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena

April 17, 2026

Nikita Zadorov sends blunt message to Brad Marchand after Bruins clinch

Nikita Zadorov didn't wait long, and Marco Sturm now has a playoff team backing him.

Alixandrea Gearey

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center.

April 17, 2026

St. Louis Blues cut former Bruins head coach Claude Julien in surprising move

Claude Julien is out, and Jim Montgomery now heads into summer with a coaching staff shakeup already underway in St. Louis.

Christopher Turner

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) before a face-off during the second period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden

April 17, 2026

A bold message from Nikita Zadorov puts the Sabres on notice before Game 1

Nikita Zadorov gave Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres a blunt playoff warning before Boston hits the ice for Game 1.

Alixandrea Gearey

April 17, 2026

James Hagens faces surprising development in Bruins’ first-round playoff matchup

James Hagens gave Marco Sturm a real playoff wrinkle after working on Boston's second power-play unit ahead of Game 1.

Victor William

Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39), defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91), center Casey Mittelstadt (11) and defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) celebrate a goal by center Pavel Zacha (18) during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at TD Garden.

April 17, 2026

Bruins-Avalanche trade could prove decisive for one team in the playoffs

Casey Mittelstadt gave Marco Sturm a sharp playoff angle by saying he's ready to play the villain in Buffalo.

Victor William

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) (right) is congratulated by left wing Brad Marchand (63) and defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at TD Garden

April 17, 2026

Brad Marchand drops cryptic message and Bruins fans take notice

Brad Marchand finally addressed Florida's collapse, and Paul Maurice now heads into an offseason nobody in Sunrise expected.

Alixandrea Gearey

Pittsburgh Penguins right-winger Anthony Mantha (39) skates with the puck during the second period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden

April 17, 2026

The Bruins could solve a key need with Anthony Mantha

Anthony Mantha is the kind of winger Marco Sturm should want in Boston this summer.

Alixandrea Gearey

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