Preview: Bruins begin a new season by hosting the Rangers

The Boston Bruins open their 2026-2027 NHL regular season on September 29, 2026, hosting the New York Rangers at TD Garden. The matchup is set to be broadcast nationally on ESPN as the second contest of an opening-night doubleheader. Boston enters the campaign aiming to rely offensively on forward David Pastrnak alongside Morgan Geekie and JJ Peterka.

The Rangers look to rebound after finishing last in the Eastern Conference during the previous season with a 34-39-9 record. Fifth overall draft pick Alberts Smits is expected to make his NHL debut on New York's blue line, while the Bruins will temporarily manage without suspended defenseman Charlie McAvoy.