Even though the Boston Bruins are just past the midway point of the 2025-26 season, they kicked off a pivotal five-game homestand against the Calgary Flames. Head coach Marco Sturm was hoping that his team could begin a key stretch that would have a big effect on their postseason hopes.
Needing to string consecutive points together quickly, the Bruins kicked off the homestand with a revenge win over the Flames, who beat the Black and Gold, 2-1, in overtime 10 days ago in Western Canada. Here are three takeaways from a much-needed Boston win at the TD Garden.