Will Borgen may not be flashy. But he’s been a game-changer so far on Bruins’ D corps.

"He's not shy. Why is he out there? Because he's not playing shy.”

By Conor Ryan · Boston Magazine

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:01 PM

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Conor Ryan highlights Will Borgen's emergence as an impactful shutdown defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
Boston acquired Borgen from the Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and conditional 2028 third-rounder.
Through 18 games, Borgen leads the Bruins with a plus-18 rating while logging 344 minutes of ice time.

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Boston.com writer Conor Ryan highlights defenseman Will Borgen as an impactful presence on the Boston Bruins' blue line following his offseason arrival. Acquired from the New York Rangers for two draft picks, the 29-year-old blueliner has emerged as a key shutdown asset under coach Marco Sturm during Boston's 13-4-1 start to the season.

Through 18 games, Borgen leads the Bruins with a plus-18 rating while ranking third in total ice time and hits. Paired frequently with Nikita Zadorov, Borgen has anchored Boston's defense in high-leverage defensive-zone situations, helping limit opponents to just four 5-on-5 goals across his 292-plus minutes of action.

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Will Borgen may not be flashy. But he’s been a game-changer so far on Bruins’ D corps.

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