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Bruins and Rangers meet in 2026 season opener
David Pastrnak begins his first season as captain as Boston opens with new forward JJ Peterka and defenseman Will Borgen in the lineup.
- The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers at TD Garden on Tuesday for the NHL season opener, with All-Star David Pastrnak making his debut as the 28th captain in franchise history.
- Second-Year Head Coach Marco Sturm seeks a deeper playoff run following last year's first-round exit, noting that while Pastrnak leads differently than past captains, his open communication style fits the team.
- Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will miss the first six games due to a suspension for a playoff slash, while the team bolstered offense by acquiring JJ Peterka from Utah to skate on the first line.
- The Rangers, coming off a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference, look to rebound with former Harvard star Adam Fox anchoring the blue line, while rookie James Hagens will also debut for Boston.
- Tickets for the 8 p.m. matchup range from $78 to $187 on various platforms as of 5 p.m. ET, and oddsmakers list the Bruins as-116 favorites with the over/under set at 6.
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The Boston Bruins kick off their season Tuesday at TD Garden against the New York Rangers, and second-year Head Coach Marco Sturm is looking for...
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Bruins and Rangers meet in 2026 season opener
Boston had a 45-27-10 record overall and a 29-14-1 record at home last season.
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