Stadium Series shows how front office's plan could be Bruins' downfall

Fansided | February 2, 2026

The front office chased a physical, in-your-face roster for the Bruins, but it reared its ugly head again on Sunday night.

Feb 1, 2026; Tampa Bay, Florida, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) exchange punches as officials Kyle Flemington and Julien Fournier look on during the second period in the 2026 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Cam Neely and Don Sweeney's plan to make the Boston Bruins have more "piss and vinegar" is all fun and games until performances like Sunday night happen.