Boston Bruins: A Day of Returns and Rumors
As the NHL season roars back from the Olympic break, the Boston Bruins are gearing up for an exciting night at the Garden. With a record of 32-20-5, the Bruins are sitting in the second wild card spot, holding a slim four-point lead over tonight's opponent, the Columbus Blue Jackets (29-20-7). Adding to the excitement, the Bruins are riding high on a nine-game home win streak.
Swayman's Return and Trade Buzz
Jeremy Swayman made his way back to practice at Warrior, sharing insights about his time in Milan and confirming he's ready to hit the ice again. Meanwhile, trade rumors swirl around the Bruins.
After being linked to Rasmus Ristolainen, attention has shifted to MacKenzie Weegar. The Bruins are one of the teams reportedly interested in exploring Weegar’s availability.
Around the League: Key Updates
The Canucks made headlines by pulling defenseman Tyler Myers from the lineup for trade reasons. Standing at 6-foot-8, the 36-year-old Myers has a no-movement clause and a contract running until the end of the 2026-27 season.
In New Jersey, Jack Hughes has been the talk of the town after scoring the golden goal. Back in action, Hughes expressed gratitude to the fans, even as the Devils faced a tough 2-1 loss to Buffalo. Fans in Newark enjoyed $8.60 Ultras, a small consolation for the loss.
Philadelphia's Matvei Michkov, known for making headlines, met with the media, offering rare insights. Notably, Michkov also served as a skating coach for US figure skater Isabeau Levito during her Olympic preparation.
The Avalanche played in Utah without Nathan MacKinnon, who sat out despite not being injured or traded. Coach Jared Bednar had hinted at resting players who participated in the gold medal game.
In Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby is dealing with a four-week injury, though details remain scarce. Crosby appeared in good spirits, showing no visible signs of discomfort.
The Maple Leafs, despite a loss last night, sent a letter to season ticket holders addressing the team's current state and their quiet stance on trade plans.
Upcoming NHL Action
Tonight's schedule is packed with thrilling matchups:
- Blue Jackets @ Bruins, 7:00 PM (NESN)
- Islanders @ Canadiens, 7:00 PM
- Red Wings @ Senators, 7:00 PM
- Maple Leafs @ Panthers, 7:00 PM
- Devils @ Penguins, 7:00 PM
- Lightning @ Hurricanes, 7:00 PM
- Flyers @ Rangers, 8:00 PM (ESPN)
- Kraken @ Blues, 8:00 PM
- Blackhawks @ Predators, 8:00 PM
- Wild @ Avalanche, 9:00 PM
- Flames @ Sharks, 10:00 PM
- Oilers @ Kings, 10:30 PM (ESPN)
(All times ET)
As the trade deadline looms just eight days away, expect the rumor mill to keep spinning, adding another layer of intrigue to this already captivating season.