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Nikita Zadorov • D • Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Played Through Torn MCL in Playoffs

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (knee) was seriously hurt during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports. "I tore my MCL in Game 3. Fully torn off the bone. I played on it a little bit," Zadorov said after Friday's Game 6 loss to Buffalo. Remarkably, Zadorov still averaged 21:27 of ice time per game after being injured. It's unclear how much recovery time Zadorov will need, though he'll almost certainly spend a significant part of the offseason rehabbing his knee. The Russian blue-liner had his second year in Boston this season, finishing with 22 points (two goals, 20 assists), 107 SOG, 102 blocks, and 196 hits.

7 days ago

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Ruled Out Friday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) won't play in Friday's Game 6 matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, WEEI's Scott McLaughlin reports. His absence was expected after Bruins head coach Marco Strum labeled Arvidsson doubtful for the game earlier this week. The Swedish forward was injured last weekend in Game 4 of the first-round series. Michael Eyssimont replaced Arvidsson in Tuesday's Game 5 and will likely continue in a bottom-six role on Friday. In Game 5, Eyssimont logged 12:53 of ice time but didn't register any offensive stats. He had one block and two hits.

May 1

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Doubtful for Game 6 Against Sabres

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) could miss a second consecutive game on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports. "It's going to be hard," Bruins head coach Marco Sturm said about Arvidsson's availability on Wednesday. "It's definitely day to day, but it will be hard." The Swedish forward sustained an upper-body injury in Game 4 of the series and didn't travel to Buffalo for Game 5 on Tuesday. In the matchup, Arvidsson has produced two goals, both coming in Game 2. With him out, Michael Eyssimont got a chance to play on Tuesday night and is expected to remain on the third line in Game 6 if Arvidsson isn't healthy enough to play.

Apr 29

Nikita Zadorov • D • Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Questionable for Game 5

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (undisclosed) is questionable for Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. The Russian rearguard wasn't on the ice for Monday's practice and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. Zadorov has contributed one assist in four postseason contests, while averaging four hits per game. Boston will miss his physicality and penalty-killing ability if he isn't available for Game 5. Mason Lohrei, who was a healthy scratch in Sunday's Game 4, could get an opportunity to rejoin the lineup.

Apr 27

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Considered Questionable for Tuesday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) didn't practice on Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. Arvidsson sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's Game 4 loss. In the playoffs, the Swedish veteran has tallied two goals in four games, sending 11 pucks on the net. He is carrying a minus-four rating, having finished scoreless three times. Arvidsson has been part of the second line and the second power-play unit in Boston, making him a significant loss for the team if he can't play on Tuesday night.

Apr 27

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Exits Early Sunday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) didn't finish Sunday's Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres, Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News reports. The Swedish veteran took only four shifts in the game, logging 3:13 of ice time. In Game 2, Arvidsson had two goals, but these have been his only points in the series so far. He has gone minus-four across four games, recording 11 SOG. Boston must tweak its second line and second power-play unit if Arvidsson misses additional time. The series will head back to Buffalo on Tuesday, with the Sabres holding a 3-1 lead.

Apr 26

Mason Lohrei • D • Bruins

Mason Lohrei Set to Miss Game 4 as Healthy Scratch

Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports. The Bruins plan to give Jordan Harris his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut as Hampus Lindholm's running mate on the second defensive pairing. Lohrei has found it difficult in the postseason this year, going scoreless and posting a minus-four rating in the first three games. Harris appeared in only eight regular-season games but found some offensive success, scoring one goal and recording two assists.

Apr 25

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Strikes Twice in Game 2 Win

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson scored twice as the team tied its first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-2 road win on Tuesday night. Arvidsson set the tone in the contest as Boston jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead. The Swedish forward had the perfect response to his rough Game 1 outing, when his line struggled and allowed Buffalo to open the series with a victory thanks to a third-period comeback. Secondary scoring behind David Pastrnak's line will be crucial to Boston's playoff chances, and Arvidsson is very capable of providing it. He finished the regular season with 25 goals and 54 points in 69 outings.

Apr 22

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Finishes Game 1 Loss With Three Points

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak opened his 2026 postseason campaign with a three-point effort in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. With two assists, Pastrnak helped Boston build a 2-0 lead, but the Sabres responded with four unanswered goals in the third period. Pastrnak also had a power-play goal in the final seconds. Combined with the regular season, Pastrnak has now produced four goals and five assists in five meetings with the Sabres this term. Buffalo doesn't seem to have answers for him, but the Czechia star will need more support from his teammates for Boston to get past the opening round.

Apr 20

Jeremy Swayman • G • Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Begins Fifth Postseason Campaign

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will start Sunday's Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports. The 2026 Olympic champion will begin his fifth postseason campaign in the NHL. Swayman has a 9-10 record in the playoffs with the Bruins, allowing 2.38 goals with a .922 save percentage. He was also very reliable for the team during the regular season, reaching the 30-win plateau for the first time in his career. Swayman finished with a 31-18-4 record and had a 2.71 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and two shutouts. When he's on his game, it's very difficult to get pucks past Swayman, and Buffalo knows it all too well. Swayman made 21 saves in his lone regular-season appearance against the Sabres in a 3-1 win on Oct. 11.

Apr 19

Jeremy Swayman • G • Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Ends Losing Run With Shutout Performance

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman returned to winning ways with a 21-save shutout in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The 2026 Olympic champion had gone winless in all four prior starts this month. However, the late losing run didn't make much of an impact on Swayman's numbers. He registered his first career 30-win season with a 31-18-4 record and finished the regular season with a 2.71 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and two shutouts. Swayman has been a strong postseason performer and should be full of confidence after a successful regular-season campaign. The 27-year-old has allowed 2.38 goals with a .922 save percentage during his playoff career.

Apr 15

Pavel Zacha • C • Bruins

Pavel Zacha Will Be Available for Start of Playoffs

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (personal) will be available for the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matt Vautour of MassLive reports. Zacha left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over New Jersey after the first period to attend to a personal matter. After the game, Bruins head coach Marco Strum said Zacha will be available for Game 1 against Buffalo in the first round of the postseason. Casey Mittelstadt (undisclosed) is also expected to return for the playoff opener. Before his premature exit on Tuesday, Zacha recorded an assist to get to 65 points for the year. He has achieved a new scoring record with 30 goals and 35 assists in 78 games.

Apr 15

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Among Bruins Players Resting Sunday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey News reports. The Bruins have secured a postseason berth and will rest several players, with Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson, and Tanner Jeannot joining McAvoy in the press box. With McAvoy and Lindholm unavailable, Mason Lohrei could see time on the first power-play unit. Andrew Peeke and Nikita Zadorov will also be in a position to see significantly more ice time. Henri Jokiharju and Jordan Harris are filling the open spots on defense.

Apr 12

Morgan Geekie • C • Bruins

Morgan Geekie Collects Second Career Hat Trick

Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie scored three goals, but it was not enough to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes as Boston lost 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday. He was on a big goal drought before Tuesday, having not scored a goal since March 5 -- 17 straight contests. Despite this drought, Geekie is having a career year with 37 goals, 66 points, and 22 penalty minutes.

Apr 7

Mason Lohrei • D • Bruins

Mason Lohrei Misses Second Consecutive Game Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He took part in the morning skate but isn't yet ready to return from an upper-body injury. Lohrei has appeared in 68 games this season, registering 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists), 68 shots, and 85 blocks. Henri Jokiharju took Lohrei's spot on defense against Columbus on Sunday. The Finnish blue-liner had a fairly uneventful evening against the Blue Jackets, but he has shown some offensive ability with 11 assists in 38 games this campaign.

Mar 31

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Plays Key Role in Comeback Victory

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson produced three assists as the team turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. Offensively, Boston couldn't get anything going until the third period. Then things suddenly clicked, as Charlie McAvoy sparked the comeback 6:28 into the period, and Pavel Zacha scored two power-play goals. The Bruins had their first three-goal, third-period comeback victory in eight years. Arvidsson is close to his fourth 50-point season, picking up 21 goals and 26 assists in 62 games. He has been like a different player since the Olympic break, recording 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 17 outings.

Mar 30

Jeremy Swayman • G • Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Remains in Bruins Crease Sunday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will start against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. The team has decided to go with Swayman for a second consecutive day. He had 31 saves in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Minnesota Wild, taking his record to 29-15-4. Across 48 starts, Swayman has registered one shutout with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The Olympic champion has a tough matchup on Sunday against a team that has posted the NHL's second-best record at 19-5-4 since making a coaching change in January. Columbus is averaging 3.46 goals per game under Rick Bowness.

Mar 29

Mason Lohrei • D • Bruins

Mason Lohrei Unavailable Sunday

Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (upper body) won't play on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. According to Bruins head coach Marco Strum, Lohrei has been dealing with an upper-body injury "for a while." He logged just 11:47 of action in Saturday's win over Minnesota. The 25-year-old has been having trouble offensively lately, but his total of 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) in 68 games this season is respectable. After being an ugly minus-43 a year ago, Lohrei has a plus-12 rating and has recorded 68 SOG and 85 blocks. Henri Jokiharju will replace Lohrei in the lineup against Columbus. These days, Hokiharju sees very little action, but he has posted assists in both of his last two appearances.

Mar 29

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Riding 11-Game Point Streak

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak will enter this weekend holding the NHL's longest active point streak. He has found his way on the score sheet in 11 consecutive appearances, amassing seven goals and 11 assists. Pastrnak has lit the lamp in three of the last four games, and his streak includes six multi-point efforts. The Bruins superstar has jumped to sixth on the league's scoring charts, sitting on 90 points (29 goals, 61 assists) in 67 games. Over the weekend, Pastrnak's form faces a stern test. Boston will meet Minnesota and Columbus, two teams with top-10 defensive records since the Olympic break.

Mar 28

Pavel Zacha • C • Bruins

Pavel Zacha Adds Two More Points Against Buffalo

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha had an assist and then the overtime game-winning goal as the Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Wednesday night. Zacha continued his hot streak with his third multi-point game in his last five games played. Pavel has already set a career high with 24 goals scored and is just five points away from tying his career high of 59 with still a couple of weeks left to play this season.

Mar 25

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