Here is a rundown of the key stories and upcoming schedule for the Boston Bruins for the week of March 15-22, 2026.
Crucial Shootout Win Over the Capitals
The Bruins are coming off a massive, morale-boosting 3-2 shootout win against the Washington Capitals yesterday (March 14). Charlie McAvoy was the hero of regulation, scoring twice (including the tying goal late in the third period), while Fraser Minten secured the win in the ninth round of the shootout. Jeremy Swayman also had a brilliant performance with 25 saves.
The Wild Card Dogfight
The Bruins are currently grinding it out in a razor-tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
They hold the second wild card spot, hovering just behind the Detroit Red Wings and narrowly ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Every single point on this upcoming road trip is critical for head coach Marco Sturm’s squad.
Power Play Struggles
One of the most talked-about issues right now is the Bruins’ power play. Since returning from the 2026 Olympic break, the man-advantage has been ice-cold, recently going 4-for-28. Both Sturm and star forward David Pastrnak have publicly addressed the slump, emphasizing the need to get “inside” and generate more high-danger chances.
Post-Trade Deadline Reality
The dust has settled from the March 6 trade deadline, and general manager (GM) Don Sweeney’s “careful” approach is a major talking point. Instead of mortgaging future first-round picks for massive rentals, Boston opted for depth, acquiring 23-year-old forward Lukas Reichel from the Vancouver Canucks for a 2026 sixth-round pick, and making a minor move for Navrin Mutter.
Pastrnak and McAvoy Staying Hot
David Pastrnak is carrying the offensive load, currently leading the team with 79 points in 61 games and riding a strong multi-game point streak. Meanwhile, Charlie McAvoy has been on an absolute tear from the blue line, registering points in 15 of his last 16 games.
Bruins Upcoming Schedule
The upcoming week is a challenging one for Boston. They are in the middle of a heavy, travel-intensive stretch. They kick off the week by finishing up a vital back-to-back road trip against Eastern Conference opponents before returning to TD Garden.
Because they’ve struggled away from home recently (before the Washington win, they hadn’t won on the road since mid-January), these upcoming away games against the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens will be a massive test of their playoff mettle. They then return home to face a tough Western Conference opponent in the Winnipeg Jets before hitting the road again for a pivotal matchup against the Red Wings — the very team they are battling for wild card positioning.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Mon, Mar. 16 | at New Jersey Devils | Prudential Center (Newark, NJ) | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, Mar. 17 | at Montreal Canadiens | Centre Bell (Montreal, QC) | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Mar. 19 | vs. Winnipeg Jets | TD Garden (Boston, MA) | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Mar. 21 | at Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, MI) | 8:00 PM |
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