Elias Lindholm is proving many wrong so far in his third season with Bruins

"He's a guy that you want on your team if you want to win. He shows that every single night."

By Conor Ryan · Boston Magazine

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:06 PM

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Elias Lindholm is experiencing a strong resurgence in his third season with the Boston Bruins.
Lindholm scored the overtime game-winner in Boston's 5-4 comeback victory against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The veteran center has tallied five goals and 12 points across his first 15 games this season.

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Elias Lindholm scored the overtime winner in a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, continuing a strong resurgence in his third season with the Boston Bruins. After two injury-plagued campaigns following his seven-year, $54.2 million contract in 2024, the veteran center has produced five goals and 12 points in his first 15 games.

Now thriving in a third-line shutdown role alongside James Hagens and Casey Mittelstadt, Lindholm has won 60.2 percent of his faceoffs while contributing on both special teams units. Bruins head coach Marco Sturm and teammates praised his two-way impact and leadership for the 10-4-1 Bruins.

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