Here are the biggest storylines for the Boston Bruins and their schedule for the week of Jan. 25 – Feb. 1, 2026.
The Stadium Series vs. Tampa Bay
The biggest event on the calendar is the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series to close out the week. On Sunday, Feb. 1, the Bruins will face the Tampa Bay Lightning outdoors at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. This is a marquee event and a critical divisional matchup as the Bruins look to close the gap on the Lightning in the Atlantic Division standings.
Riding a “Heater”
The Bruins are currently one of the hottest teams in the league, having won eight of their last nine games heading into this week. This stretch includes a historic 10-2 victory over the New York Rangers earlier in January, where the offense exploded for double-digit goals for the first time since 1988. They will look to maintain this momentum to cement their playoff positioning.
David Pastrnak’s Historic Pace
David Pastrnak is driving the offense, recently tying a franchise record with six assists in a single game during that rout of the Rangers. His production, along with secondary scoring from players like Morgan Geekie (who has hit the 25-goal mark), has been the catalyst for their recent surge.
Trade Deadline Decisions: Buyers or Sellers?
With the March 6 trade deadline approaching, general manager (GM) Don Sweeney is reportedly active. While the team’s recent winning streak suggests they will be “buyers” looking to add defensive depth, rumors persist about them potentially moving expiring contracts if they stumble. Key names floating in rumors include defenseman Andrew Peeke and forward Viktor Arvidsson, though the recent win streak has quieted the “sell” narrative for now.
Bruins Schedule Jan 25 – Feb 1
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) | Venue | Notes |
| Mon, Jan 26 | @ NY Rangers | 7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden | Rematch of the recent 10-2 Bruins win. |
| Tue, Jan 27 | vs. Nashville Predators | 7:00 PM | TD Garden | First half of a homestand; tough Western Conf. test. |
| Thu, Jan 29 | vs. Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM | TD Garden | Divisional matchup against a gritty Flyers team. |
| Sun, Feb 1 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | 6:30 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Stadium Series (Outdoor Game). |
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