Anderson: Takeaways, thoughts, and other notes from the Bruins' gutsy, grind-it-out season-opening win over the Capitals.

The <a href=" Bruins battled, but ultimately lost to the <a href=" Flyers 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night inside TD Garden.

On Monday, the Boston Bruins announced their opening-night roster, including 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. The lineup is split between those making their NHL or Bruins debut and some Bruins veterans.

We didn’t see much offense on opening night of the NHL season, with all three games featuring five goals or fewer. My Bruins vs. Capitals predictions rely on that trend continuing as the offenses take some time to get in sync.

The Chicago Blackhawks are back at home for the 2025-26 season. This, their centennial season, will begin with a game at the United Center against the Montreal Canadiens.

On Monday night, the Boston Bruins took on the Philadelphia Flyers in their fourth preseason contest. As is customary in the Bruins and Flyers respective preseason schedules, it was also the completion of a home-and-home set between the two teams.

Taking a closer look at the roster the Bruins will open the year with when the puck drops on the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night.

The Boston Bruins wrapped up the preseason Saturday with a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers. Here’s what we think their opening night roster will look like after final cuts on Monday.