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2026-27 Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins

Since their Stanley Cup Final lost in 2018-19 the Boston Bruins have been stuck in a good-but-not-great stretch of play that has seen them make the playoffs in all but one season, but fail to advance past the second round…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:00 PM
2026-27 Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins
Key Things to Know
  • The Boston Bruins finished the 2025-26 season third in the Atlantic Division with 100 points.
  • Boston was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 playoffs by the Buffalo Sabres.
  • David Pastrnak enters the 2026-27 season following his fourth consecutive 100-point performance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins enter the 2026-27 NHL season aiming to improve after finishing third in the Atlantic Division with a 45-27-10 record and 100 points in 2025-26. The Bruins were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Buffalo Sabres. Forward David Pastrnak returns as a veteran leader following his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign.

Boston made several roster adjustments during the off-season, acquiring JJ Peterka and Will Borgen through trades, alongside adding free agent defenseman Connor Clifton and forward Ivan Ivan. Meanwhile, 19-year-old forward James Hagens, the seventh overall pick in 2025, is projected to compete for middle-six playing time.

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