The Boston Bruins fell 4-1 to the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 30, 2026, handing the Bruins their second straight loss. James Hagens netted the lone Boston goal—an unusual tip‑in between his legs—while Jeremy Swayman stopped 14 of 18 shots. A penalty on Charlie McAvoy sparked a power‑play tie, and the Blues answered with goals from Jimmy Snuggerud, Philip Broberg, and Robert Thomas, the latter scoring a backhand on a six‑second PP to seal the game. Boston (9-4-1) returns home to practice before opening a two‑game home stretch against the Chicago Blackhawks (Halloween matinee).
In the latest episode of Pucks with Haggs, host Joe Haggerty and guests Mick Colageo and Mark Divver break down the Bruins’ 2-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes. They assess how the loss reshapes Boston’s standing in the NHL hierarchy, highlight the struggles of the young roster against Carolina, and answer fan questions. Mark also updates listeners on Mikey Eyssimont’s scorching AHL start with Providence and speculates on a potential trade.
The Boston Bruins head to St. Louis for the first of two back‑to‑back Central Division road games after a 3‑2 regulation loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Coach and fans will be watching for fewer turnovers as the Bruins aim to capitalize on chances against the Blues, who, while not at Carolina’s level, could still test Boston’s resilience. The matchup at the Enterprise Center on Dec. 9 follows a tight Tuesday night effort and sets the stage for a Saturday home game against Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks face a defensive crunch Thursday as Alex Vlasic is listed questionable with illness and Bowen Byram remains out with an upper‑body injury. Both left‑shot defensemen could miss the 6:30 p.m. CT clash at Little Caesars Arena against the Detroit Red Wings, leaving Chicago with only three left‑handed blueliners. Vlasic missed the morning skate in Detroit and his status for Saturday’s game at Boston is also uncertain. Byram, sidelined since the Oct. 13 win over Pittsburgh, is day‑to‑day, marking his sixth straight miss.
Haggs is here for all your burning questions about the measuring stick loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the road trip finale in St. Louis, Dylan Larkin's impending trade somewhere and the B's great start that has them atop the Atlantic Division.
Detroit has taken Dylan Larkin off the ice to protect his $8.7 million trade value as rumors swirl about a blockbuster move. Insider Frank Seravalli says interim GM Shawn Horcoff benches the 30‑year‑old center after Larkin’s camp pressured the club, aiming to avoid injury before a deal materializes. The Wild, Canadiens and Bruins are among the suitors, and Horcoff is expected to address the situation soon, signaling the end of Larkin’s decade‑long tenure in Detroit.
The Detroit Red Wings have scratched captain Dylan Larkin for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, signaling a shift toward a trade. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff aims to protect the 30‑year‑old’s $8.7 million contract from injury while negotiations intensify with suitors such as the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils. Insider Pierre LeBrun says talks have escalated, though a deal isn’t guaranteed yet. The benching is meant to reduce locker‑room distraction and force offers that meet Detroit’s high valuation, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster move in the coming days.
The Carolina Hurricanes, league leaders at 10-2-2 with 22 points, host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM in Raleigh. Coming off a 2‑1 win over Boston, goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (8‑0‑0, 1.62 GAA, .918 SV%) starts again with the same lineup, though Taylor Hall and Jordan Staal remain sidelined. The Canes boast a 37‑8‑3 run over their last 48 games and aim for their 10th win in 12. The Blue Jackets sit 5‑5‑0, fresh from overtime victories over the Flyers and Vegas, led by Kent Johnson’s 10 points. Stream on Hurricanes Hockey Network via Prime Video, Spectrum or Fubo, or tune in to 99.9 The Fan.
Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff says the Red Wings won’t trade captain Dylan Larkin without an elite return, thanks to the forward’s contract structure. Larkin’s eight‑year, $69.6 million extension, signed in March 2023, front‑loaded $31 million in cash, leaving an $8.7 million cap hit but only about $8 million in actual salary per year. This makes him a cost‑effective top‑six center for contenders, yet Horcoff rejects lowball and future‑heavy offers, demanding a proven young center or a multi‑team package before the deadline. Potential suitors include the Wild, Bruins and Canadiens.
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season slump has exposed a glaring need for a true top‑six center to pair with Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone. After a three‑game winning stretch, the team fell to a 3‑8‑4 record, prompting captain Sean Couturier to admit they’ve been soft in battles. Trade rumors swirl around acquiring a center by moving a winger, with Owen Tippett the likely candidate. Options on the table include Seattle’s Matty Beniers, Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, and Boston’s Pavel Zacha, though Larkin appears the only player who could immediately elevate the roster. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ playoff odds have slipped from +400 to +560, underscoring the urgency of a roster fix.
Boston’s surprising early surge – a 9-3-1 record – has many questioning why the Bruins haven’t been more aggressive at the trade deadline. After a 100‑point 2025‑26 season and a six‑game playoff loss to Buffalo, the team added speedster J.J. Peterka but otherwise stayed quiet. Coach Marco Sturm’s squad now boasts veteran leadership from captain David Pastrnak (7 goals, 18 points) and a rejuvenated Elias Lindholm (11 points), while Charlie McAvoy anchors the defense with 6 points in 7 games. Yet losses to Minnesota, Carolina and Ottawa expose depth concerns at center and blue‑line. The article argues Boston should chase Dylan Larkin or Brandon Montour to solidify a championship‑ready roster.
The Minnesota Wild are still the front‑runners to acquire Detroit Red Wings veteran center Dylan Larkin, according to insider David Pagnotta. Larkin’s 10‑team no‑trade list already includes Minnesota, giving GM Bill Guerin an administrative edge and allowing him to propose futures‑based packages with high draft capital. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens remain on the sidelines, but could jump into the race if Larkin expands his approved list beyond the current ten teams. Both clubs need a top‑six center—Boston to fill a No. 1 role, Montreal with a deep asset pool—so the trade market could widen, though Minnesota currently holds the clearest path.
The St. Louis Blues will look to get back on track Thursday when they host the Boston Bruins in the final game of their five-game homestand. The Blues have lost…
Darren Dreger identifies Montreal and Boston as potential Dylan Larkin trade destinations, but one major obstacle remains for the Detroit Red Wings.
The Boston Bruins head to St. Louis tonight (Oct. 29) to snap a two‑game skid, facing former coach Jim Montgomery's Blues (9-3-1 vs 5-6-1). The Bruins have won seven of their last nine and remain top in goals for and against, while the Blues endure a 123:55 shutout stretch. Off the ice, Charlie Jacobs assumes the Bruins' governorship from his father Jeremy, and the league’s salary cap is projected to hit $150 million by 2029‑30. The Daily Bean also notes trade rumors—Dylan Larkin tops The Athletic’s board—and Quinn Hughes’ pending contract talks, plus Jacob Fowler’s 46‑save shutout for the Wild.
The New Jersey Devils see their four‑game winning streak snap with a 5‑2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver, where Colorado outshot them 44‑22 and scored four third‑period goals. Jake Allen makes 39 saves under heavy fire, while Connor Brown nets two shorthanded goals. The roundup also covers a false‑alarm trade scare involving Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, Elliotte Friedman’s speculation that Jordan Binnington could be the next hot goalie on the market, and the Boston Bruins’ first new governor in 51 years. The Devils head to Vegas next.
The Boston Bruins (9-3-1) look to rebound from their first regulation loss since Oct. 5 as they close a two‑game road swing against the St. Louis Blues (5-6-1) on Oct. 29. Despite a lone goal on Tuesday, Boston still ranks fourth in goals‑for (3.77) and second in goals‑against (2.15), holding a three‑point lead in the Atlantic Division. The Blues, coming off back‑to‑back shutouts and a 123:55 goalless streak, will field ex‑Bruin defenseman Brandon Carlo in his fourth matchup versus Boston. Expected lines feature Pastrnak, Zacha and McAvoy for the Bruins, and Joel Hofer guarding the net for St. Louis. The game airs at 8 p.m. on NESN, with a radio simulcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Montreal’s coaching staff shakes up the lineup ahead of Thursday’s game in Dallas. Despite Jacob Fowler’s 46‑save shutout against St. Louis, Martin St‑Louis names Jakub Dobes to start against the Stars, hoping the veteran can rebound from a rocky opening stretch. Fowler remains among the league’s top goalies in key metrics, while new first‑line duties go to Alex Newhook alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield; Oliver Kapanen moves to the second line. Power‑play units also change, with Kirby Dach replacing Kapanen in the primary group. Meanwhile, Zach Bolduc posts five goals and two assists in 12 games, showing early-season spark. The article also notes broader NHL news, including Rangers prospects in Europe, Artturi Lehkonen’s scoring surge for Colorado, and a leadership transition for the Bruins.
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Pavel Zacha's ask is too high for the Boston Bruins right now. Brenden Dillon didn't veto a trade last year. The Maple Leafs are willing to make a blockbuster.
Boston Bruins announce a historic leadership change as longtime governor Jeremy Jacobs steps down after 51 years, naming his son Charlie Jacobs as the new governor effective immediately. Charlie, who has served as the team's alternate governor for 26 years and has been CEO since 2015, will represent the Bruins on the NHL Board of Governors. Jeremy, who purchased the team in 1975 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017, also relinquishes the NHL board chairmanship to Capitals owner Ted Leonsis. The transition underscores the Jacobs family's continued stewardship of the franchise.
The final score was certainly as close as it can be, but it looked and felt like the young, up-and-coming Bruins upstarts have some work to do before they’ll be considered in the same class as the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.
When the Boston Bruins signed Elias Lindholm to a seven-year contract worth $54.25 million, the team was aiming to bolster their center depth by bringing in a career top-six center…
Sebastian Aho scored the go-ahead goal at 10:19 of the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday at Lenovo Center.