Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday, McAvoy Returns; NHL Frozen Frenzy Schedule

It’s a really late one for the Boston Bruins tonight. The Bruins are in the Bay Area for their first…

By Jack Studley · Boston Hockey Now

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Charlie McAvoy returns to the Boston Bruins lineup against San Jose after serving a six-game suspension.
The Bruins-Sharks matchup serves as the final contest of ESPN's 16-game NHL Frozen Frenzy slate.
Stars forward Matt Duchene will miss about three months following surgery to repair a core injury.

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The Boston Bruins face the San Jose Sharks in the finale of the NHL's Frozen Frenzy, featuring all 32 teams across 16 games. Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy returns to the lineup alongside Hampus Lindholm after serving a six-game suspension, prompting coach Marco Sturm to alter defensive pairings.

Around the league, Connor Bedard returned to full practice with Chicago, while Dallas forward Matt Duchene will miss three months following core muscle surgery. Additionally, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from Buffalo for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.

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