The Boston Bruins erased a two-goal deficit to come from behind to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Friday. The Bruins endured a rough opening 20 minutes, struggling to establish any momentum and spending extended stretches in their own zone. It was their worst period of the season so far, and if not for MichaelContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Ducks; Kids Are Alright”
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Flyers blank Bruins 2 – 0, But Plenty To Take Away From This Game
Yes, the Flyers iced a largely NHL‑ready lineup while the Bruins leaned heavily on AHL personnel. But preseason isn’t about the final score — it’s about tightening the roster picture. And on this night, a few bubble players strengthened their case, while others didn’t do nearly enough to keep themselves in the mix. Michael DiPietroContinue reading “Flyers blank Bruins 2 – 0, But Plenty To Take Away From This Game”
Bruins Defeat Flyers 5 – 1 – But Who Stood Out?
The Boston Bruins rolled past the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on home ice Tuesday, moving to 2–0 in preseason play. But at this stage, the scoreboard is secondary. What matters now is assembling the strongest roster possible — and nights like this help clarify who’s pushing their way into the conversation. I’ll zero in on theContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Flyers 5 – 1 – But Who Stood Out?”
What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?
Did Monday’s shootout win over the Capitals actually tell us anything meaningful about how the Bruins might shape their 2026–27 roster? It’s fair to ask — preseason results don’t always translate, but this one offered a few hints worth paying attention to. But remember, it has only been one game. Let’s look at the bubbleContinue reading “What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026
Oskar Jellvik – Graduated from Boston College. It comes as little surprise, but a report from the Swedish outlet Expressen indicates Jellvik has reached a verbal agreement with Rögle BK for the 2026–27 SHL season. After missing the bulk of the past two years due to injuries, the writing was on the wall. I feltContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Rumors continue to swirl around Pettersson’s future, with growing indications he won’t be signing with Vaxjo of the SHL and is instead eyeing a move to North America. He’s eligible for the CHL Import Draft, scheduled for late June or early July, adding another layer of intrigueContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026
NOTE: Because of issues uploading stats from HockeyDB, I have switched to Quant Hockey. This should not affect you in any way. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo squared off against Vashek Blanar and HV71 on Wednesday and came away with a 5–1 victory. Pettersson added a late power‑play marker to makeContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026
Teammates James Hagens and Andre Gasseau of Boston College and Chris Pelosi of Quinnipiac were named semi-finalists for the Walter Brown Award, awarded to the top U.S. born D-1 hockey player in New England. There are 25 players remaining for contention. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U-20 Nationell had an offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje SK 4-2 Saturday. Pettersson was not involved in the scoring and was a plus-1. Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 5-1 on Sunday morning. Pettersson scored his fourth goal of the season midway through the second period. He finished a plus-2. Vashek Blanar – HV71 –Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Liam Pettersson spent a game with Kungalvs IK in the HockeyEttan league – Sweden’s equivalent to the ECHL last week, scoring a goal in his only game. Vaxjo fell 3–2 to Frolunda HC on Saturday morning, though they continue to hold onto a precarious playoff position. PetterssonContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026”