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Five Noteworthy Season-Opening Games in Boston Bruins History

With the Bruins' season opener around the corner, here are the five most noteworthy season-opening games.

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The Boston Bruins open their 2025-26 season in just a week against the Washington Capitals in D.C. on October 8. Through their 100-year history, the Bruins have a record of 45-39-16 in season-opening games. It’s been a long offseason, but the light at the end of the tunnel is near. Here are five noteworthy season-openers in Bruins history.

November 16, 1926 vs Montreal Canadiens

The Bruins’ third-season opening game in franchise history was threatened to be suspended before it even began.