Boston Bruins Preseason Schedule

The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, competing in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. Established in 1924, they were the first American team to join the league. The Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times: 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011. Early successes came with Hall of Famers like Eddie Shore and Tiny Thompson, including their 1929 Stanley Cup win against the New York Rangers in the first finals to feature two American teams.

After winning two more Cups in 1939 and 1941, the Bruins experienced mixed fortunes, including a Stanley Cup drought until the 1970s. That era saw the rise of legends Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito, leading to Stanley Cup victories in 1970 and 1972. Orr became the face of the team, securing three MVP awards before leaving in 1976.

After struggles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Bruins made a comeback, winning their sixth Stanley Cup in 2011, led by goaltender Tim Thomas's record-breaking 238 saves in the finals. They reached the finals again in 2013 and 2019 but lost to the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, respectively.

Boston Bruins Preseason Schedule

The Boston Bruins began their 2024 preseason with a narrow 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers on September 22 but bounced back on September 24 with a solid 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals, evening out their record at 1-1-0. Next, the Bruins lost again to the Rangers (5-2) at the Madison Square Garden on September 26. It will be followed by a trip to Philadelphia on September 28. They return to TD Garden to face the Flyers on October 1 before heading to Centre Videotron for an October 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. The preseason wraps up with an October 5 road game against Washington at Capital One Arena.

Here’s a table summarising the Boston Bruins’ preseason schedule: