The Bruins will get their preseason work started on Sept. 20, with a four-game exhibition slate that gives fans an early look at a team trying to build on last season’s surprise run.
Boston’s first tune-up comes at home against the Capitals at 5 p.m. ET, followed by another home meeting with the Flyers on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
ET. The Bruins then head to Philadelphia on Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m.
ET rematch before wrapping up preseason play at Washington on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. ET.
All four preseason games will be available on NESN+, with streaming options on NESN 360 and fubo. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, and the service carries ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and more than 100 live TV and sports channels.
Boston comes into the new season after a 45-27-10 regular season and the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference under first-year head coach Marco Sturm. The run ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Sabres, but there’s still plenty of buzz around the group as the 2026-27 season approaches.
A few younger names could help shape what comes next. JJ Peterka, James Hagens and Fraser Minten are among the players to keep an eye on as they try to carve out bigger roles and give the Bruins another layer of depth.
The regular season starts Sept. 29 against the Rangers at 8 p.m. ET, and Boston’s first month is packed with road swings to Winnipeg, Minnesota, San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Dallas, Carolina and St. Louis, plus home dates with Ottawa, Utah, Philadelphia, Nashville, San Jose and Chicago.
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