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Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) speak after the Bruins defeated the Leafs in overtime in game seven of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden.

April 3, 2026

The Bruins wanted Matthew Knies until Toronto named this unexpected asking price

Matthew Knies is exactly why Craig Berube never had a reason to open this door for Boston.

Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) during the first period at TD Garden.

April 3, 2026

Damon Severson Goes Down — What It Means for Bruins’ Playoff Chances

The Boston Bruins are getting some help in the playoff race as one of their opponents announced a season-ending injury to a top defenseman.

Julien Trekker

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) celebrate Pasternak’s goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.

April 3, 2026

A season-ending injury just changed everything in the playoff race

Mathieu Olivier is likely done, and Rick Bowness just lost a player Columbus leaned on when games got mean.

Skyler Walker

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand (left) and forward David Pastrnak (88) and goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) before warm-up of game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena

April 3, 2026

Linus Ullmark’s future with the Senators just became a real question

Linus Ullmark is back in the spotlight, and Travis Green now has a Bruins-familiar question hanging over Ottawa.

Alixandrea Gearey

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) left wing Brad Marchand (63) center Pavel Zacha (18) celebrate a goal by center Morgan Geekie (39) during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at TD Garden

April 3, 2026

Brad Marchand’s trade return has one detail that could quietly reshape the Bruins’ timeline

Brad Marchand's latest gift to Joe Sacco's Bruins might not arrive in 2027 after all.

Alixandrea Gearey

Boston Bruins center Fraser Minten (93) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre.

April 2, 2026

These 2 Bruins just saved Boston’s season at the perfect time

Fraser Minten has become a real answer for Marco Sturm, and that's a big reason the Bruins still control the top wild-card spot.

Vincent Carbonneau

Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) controls the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) during the third period at the TD Garden.

April 2, 2026

Bruins' Leafs pick could become Boston's biggest trade weapon this summer

Brandon Carlo's exit still hangs over Marco Sturm's Bruins, because that Leafs pick could become Boston's boldest trade chip.

Cimon Asselin

April 2, 2026

Bruins settle goalie debate with big decision as lineup drops

Jeremy Swayman gets the crease Thursday, and Marco Sturm is sticking with the same lineup for a Bruins club still pressing in the Atlantic race.

Vincent Carbonneau

Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras (51) celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with the bench during the second period in the 2026 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Raymond James Stadium.

April 2, 2026

Matthew Poitras is now part of a surprising Bruins trade debate

Matthew Poitras and Marco Sturm are suddenly tied to Boston's biggest summer question: who stays, and who gets pushed out.

Victor William

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (28) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the TD Garden.

April 2, 2026

Bruins face dangerous trap game vs. Panthers with playoff race tightening

David Pastrnak and Marco Sturm face a tricky night as the Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers with pressure building behind them in the standings.

Cimon Asselin

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (28) speaks to the referee during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at TD Garden.

April 1, 2026

Elias Lindholm’s late-season surge could change everything for Boston

Elias Lindholm is giving Marco Sturm a real push down the middle at the right time for the Bruins.

Vincent Carbonneau

April 1, 2026

Bruins fleece revisited: Erik Haula trade keeps delivering huge value

Pavel Zacha has become one of Marco Sturm's best answers in Boston, and the old Erik Haula trade still looks better every month.

Vincent Carbonneau

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) (not pictured) slides into the net past Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) during the third period at Nationwide Arena.

April 1, 2026

Pavel Zacha joins Kucherov and Karlsson as NHL Three Stars of March

Pavel Zacha and Marco Sturm see the Bruins center break through as he joins Nikita Kucherov and Erik Karlsson as March's NHL three stars.

Cimon Asselin

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) during the third period at Bell Centre.

April 1, 2026

Jeff Gorton built Bruins Cup core now rising in Montreal

Jeff Gorton helped shape the Boston Bruins, and Martin St-Louis is now seeing that same blueprint take hold with Nick Suzuki in Montreal.

Cimon Asselin

April 1, 2026

Marco Sturm gives clear support to Elias Lindholm’s lineup shift

Elias Lindholm got a strong public push from Marco Sturm after Tuesday's Bruins win, and it sounded like Boston's coach has made his choice.

Victor William

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm behind the bench during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden.

April 1, 2026

Bruins’ Marco Sturm cancels practice after win over Stars — here’s why

Viktor Arvidsson gave Marco Sturm a reason to ease off Wednesday, with the Boston Bruins canceling practice after a 6-3 win over Dallas.

Christopher Turner

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save on a shot by Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the second period at the TD Garden.

April 1, 2026

Viktor Arvidsson steps up as Bruins tighten their grip

Viktor Arvidsson gave Marco Sturm a massive night Tuesday, and the Bruins walked out with a win that felt bigger than just 2 points.

Jonathan Ouimet

March 31, 2026

Pats QB Drake Maye unexpectedly steals the spotlight at Bruins game

Drake Maye gave Bruins crowd a crossover moment that took over TD Garden on Tuesday night.

Vincent Carbonneau

March 31, 2026

One analyst just floated an 8x8 deal after that massive goal

Viktor Arvidsson is making Marco Sturm's Bruins look smart at exactly the right time.

Vincent Carbonneau

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm talks with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) during the second period against the New York Islanders at TD Garden.

March 31, 2026

Bruins give Joonas Korpisalo the nod against Dallas

Joonas Korpisalo gets the call for Marco Sturm tonight, while Mason Lohrei stays out again as Boston leans on a thinner lineup.

Victor William

As Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) skates by, Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) celebrates a goal by left wing David Pastrnak (88) to tie the game late in the third period at TD Garden

March 31, 2026

Matt Grzelcyk shut down for season in Chicago as Bruins fans hear the worst

Matt Grzelcyk's season is over, and Jeff Blashill confirmed the news Bruins fans were hoping not to hear.

Alixandrea Gearey

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