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Bruins Prospect Update: Kid Line Experiencing Early Playoff Success for Boston

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After James Hagens made his National Hockey League debut last week, alongside Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov, the big question in Boston entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs, would be if the B’s Top Prospect would suit up for the Bruins in Game One against the Buffalo Sabres. Well, he did. … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Goaltender Michael DiPietro Wins Second Consecutive Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award

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

The Providence Bruins are awaiting their Division Semifinals opponent to see who they will face in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. While a playoff opponent awaits, Providence got incredible news about its superstar goaltender, Michael DiPietro.

Last season, DiPietro won the 2025 Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the American Hockey League’s best goaltender. Earlier today, … Keep Reading

Bruins Re-Sign Sweezey to One-Year Deal

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenseman Billy Sweezey to a one-year deal with an NHL cap hit of $885,000, the team announced today. Sweezey’s two-year contract that he inked with the Bruins in 2024 was set to expire at the conclusion of this season.

Sweezey, 30, has spent his two seasons in the Bruins … Keep Reading

Third Period Goal Differential Could Define Series for Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins tied their first-round playoff series last night when they jumped out to a four-goal lead and vanquished the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. The Black and Gold accomplished the ever-important road split and now prepare to return home for games three and four.

For the most part, the first two games have gone as … Keep Reading

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

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