Earlier this week, the NHL announced the first three games on Opening Night for the 2025-26 season, and it did not include the Boston Bruins. In fact, you could say that the Black and Gold dodged a big bullet when they had another Original Six team playing in South Florida against the Florida Panthers, when the Chicago Blackhawks visit.
That was a major win for the Bruins, who don't have to watch Florida raise their Stanley Cup banner for a second straight year and former captain and franchise icon Brad Marchand be part of the festivities after being traded there at the deadline and playing a huge role in the Panthers winning the Cup.