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Providence Bruins Forward Georgii Merkulov Will Be Highly Motivated for the 2026 AHL Playoffs

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

With the Providence Bruins having the American Hockey League’s best record entering the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, they will have to wait to see who their opponent will be in the Division Semifinals. One player who helped Providence clinch the AHL’s best record with 110 points this season is forward Georgii Merkulov.

Merkulov’s 37 assists and … Keep Reading

Bruins Reflect on Game One, Get Set for Game Two

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

The Bruins squandered a two-goal lead in game one on Sunday, essentially handing over a 1-0 series lead to the Buffalo Sabres. There were clear issues that stood out which contributed to that happening. The biggest of those issues was becoming complacent with their lead, and not anticipating a late push from … Keep Reading

Kastelic, Kuraly, and Minten are the Only Bruins Players Who Completed 82-Game Campaigns in 2025-26

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

The playoffs started with a bang as the Boston Bruins took to the road to square off against the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1 Game 1. This was the last scheduled matchup across the slate, overseeing the Sabres comeback from two down to take home the win and get the series battle underway.

For … Keep Reading

Quick Quote: Missed Opportunity Defines Game 1 for Bruins

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Fans of the Boston Bruins are going buckwild after last night’s collapse. It makes sense because of the impending doom and instantaneous finality to the loss, but understandings of how the team approaches their attack strategy seemed to have been lost in the wash.

Since the start of the season, … Keep Reading

Complete Guide to Determine the Providence Bruins’ 2026 Division Semifinals Opponent

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

While the Providence Bruins played their final game of the 2025-26 season yesterday against the Utica Comets, there were Eastern Conference games today that needed to be played to determine the conference’s standings. With the Hershey Bears defeating the Rochester Americans in overtime and the Cleveland Monsters winning their game earlier today, the American Hockey League … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Defenseman Frederic Brunet Named Dunkin’ Best Defenseman Award Winner for 2025-26

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins defenseman Frederic Brunet capped off an outstanding 2025-26 regular season by winning the prestigious Dunkin’ Best Defenseman Award. The honor recognizes Brunet’s significant impact on both ends of the ice and his continued development as a key player in the American Hockey League and as a developmental asset within the … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Goaltender DiPietro Receives the Amica Mutual Insurance Team MVP Award for 2025-26

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has been honored as the Team MVP for the 2025-26 regular season, an award presented by Amica Mutual Insurance. DiPietro’s stellar performance in net has been instrumental to Providence’s success this year, as he posted an impressive 34-8-1 record over 45 appearances. With a sparkling 1.91 goals-against-average … Keep Reading

The Providence Bruins Are the AHL’s Best Team, Now They Have to Prove It

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By: Gregory Thibeau | Follow me on Twitter / X @OriginalTebow

The Providence Bruins closed out the regular season with a 4-2 loss to Utica on Saturday night at Amica Mutual Pavilion, their second straight loss to the Comets and a rare stumble for a team that spent most of the year at the top of the American Hockey League. It’s not unfamiliar … Keep Reading

Previewing the Bruins’ First-Round Matchup with Buffalo

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

The Boston Bruins are back in the quest for the Stanley Cup. They officially clinched their 2026 postseason berth last weekend thanks to some help from the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders.

Tuesday night, with their 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, they officially clinched the first wild card, setting … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Georgii Merkulov Receives Coca-Cola Northeast Award as Team’s 2025-26 Leading Scorer

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins forward Georgii Merkulov was honored before last night’s game at the Amica Mutual Pavilion with the 2026 Coca-Cola Northeast Leading Goal Scorer Award, capping off an impressive 2025-26 regular season in the American Hockey League. Merkulov, 25, led the way for the Bruins with 24 goals and 37 assists, totaling … Keep Reading

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