Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Boston Bruins host the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL regular-season game in Boston. The Bruins enter the season with a new head coach, Marco Sturm, after missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. They are playing without a named captain, instead relying on alternate captains David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Hampus Lindholm.

The 2025-26 season is the Bruins' 102nd since their founding in 1924. Later that season, they would clinch a playoff spot on April 11, 2026, ending a one-year absence. This matchup offers a chance to see a historic franchise aiming to rebound.