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Boston Bruins Announce Roster for Preseason Opener Against Washington Capitals

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

The wait is almost over. After a lengthy offseason, hockey will return to TD Garden tomorrow evening, when the Boston Bruins open up their 2025 preseason schedule at 5 PM Eastern time against the Washington Capitals.

Typically, the first game of the preseason features a lot of players destined for the American Hockey … Keep Reading

Bruins Player Spotlight: Viktor Arvidsson

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

32-year-old winger Viktor Arvidsson is an energetic veteran who is shaping up to be a key part of the Boston Bruins’ next phase. The organization needs his experience and understanding of the forecheck to come through.

On offense, Arvidsson is always moving his skates and pressuring the opponent. On defense, … Keep Reading

Eamonn McLean’s Boston Bruins’ Opening-Night Roster Prediction

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

Predicting an opening night roster can be difficult. Many things can occur between the beginning of September and puck drop that can quickly change everything. Injuries can occur in practice or preseason games, as players are not yet at full game speed. Waiver status can be a factor in decisions between competing personnel. Players may … Keep Reading

Where the Bruins Secondary Scoring Can Come From

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

The Boston Bruins struggled last season primarily due to the team’s inability to generate looks consistently, dictate the pace of play in the opponent’s zone, and finish chances. David Pastrnak factored in on nearly half of Boston’s total goals. The winger put up 106 points, and the Bruins as a team mustered 222 goals last year.… Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Special Teams Preview: Power Play

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins’ power play last season was poor; there is no good way to describe it. The numbers will back it up: the power play finished at 15.2%, the lowest that number has been since the lockout-shortened 2013 season. Throughout this past season, the power play underwent a lot of change, notably losing key contributors … Keep Reading

The Bruins’ Biggest Strength and Weakness Heading Into 2025–26

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

In a retooling season, the Boston Bruins’ potential can only be so high. The organization-wide reset will place a natural ceiling on chemistry and other areas of the game. The youth of the Bruins, as well as the experienced players, will make plenty of mistakes as part of the … Keep Reading

What Viktor Arvidsson is Capable of Bringing to the Boston Bruins

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

Nine minutes before the free agency window opened on July 1, 2025, the Boston Bruins announced they had acquired forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers. The 5’10” left winger represented Sweden last season at the Four Nations Faceoff, but after a stat line of 15-12–27 with the Oilers, and bouncing in and out of the … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Second Line Analysis

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

It is time to evaluate a projected second line for the Boston Bruins, and this is where things become a bit more uncertain. A Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt, and Viktor Arvidsson combination still carries plenty of intrigue thanks to the blend of skill sets it offers. The dynamic lies in the presence of two … Keep Reading

Is It Time for the Bruins to Consider Trading Matthew Poitras?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

A hot topic continues to surround the Boston Bruins and their fans this offseason: the future of one of the team’s brightest young stars, Matthew Poitras. Fans have been debating this issue since the draft, presenting an intriguing dilemma. It’s hard to believe that Don Sweeney would consider trading the young center, … Keep Reading

Will the Boston Bruins’ Offense Improve in 2025-2026?

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

The 2024-25 edition of the Boston Bruins seemed to struggle in most statistical categories. In net, Jeremy Swayman posted a .892% save percentage, the lowest of his National Hockey League career, while Joonas Korpisalo posted his second straight sub .900% season. On defense, the B’s allowed 271 goals, the seventh most in the NHL. They … Keep Reading

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