The Boston Bruins are gearing up to start the 2024-25 season with an away game against the Florida Panthers on October 8. This highly anticipated season opener has the management team busy with crucial tasks ahead. One of the major priorities is securing an extension for goalie Jeremy Swayman. In addition, the Bruins will have to navigate through the preseason, which kicks off on September 22.
As the Bruins look ahead to the new season, fans can look forward to some exciting match-ups. The storied rivalry between the Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be reignited early on, with the teams set to clash just three weeks into the season on a Saturday night. Following Boston’s dramatic Game 7 victory over the Maple Leafs in the playoffs last April, the upcoming game at TD Garden promises to be electrifying. The Bruins will be looking to extend their impressive regular season unbeaten streak against their Canadian rivals, which currently stands at seven straight wins dating back to the 2022-23 season.
The Ottawa Senators have proven to be a tough opponent for the Bruins in recent seasons. Despite Boston’s remarkable 65-win season in 2022-23, they suffered two losses at the hands of the Senators. The rivalry between these former Northeast Division foes has taken on a new dimension, especially with former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark switching teams during the offseason. Ullmark is set to face off against his former teammate Swayman in early November at TD Garden.
While the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks haven’t had many high-profile games since their epic clashes in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, things are set to change. The recent offseason saw veteran forward Jake DeBrusk move to the Canucks, while Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov joined the Bruins. These roster changes add an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming games between the two teams.
The Boston Bruins will also celebrate their Centennial during the 2024-25 season, culminating in a special “Centennial Game” against the Montreal Canadiens on December 1. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the Bruins’ first match against the Montreal Maroons, promising to be a historic event for both teams. With a lineup of thrilling events planned throughout Boston, this game will serve as a fitting conclusion to a century of hockey excellence, setting the stage for the next chapter in Bruins history.
In October 2024, fans will witness the renewal of classic rivalries and the beginning of another exciting season for the Boston Bruins. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!
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