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The 2025-26 season is over for the Bruins after losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs to the Sabres. Despite the playoff exit, Boston far exceeded expectations under Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach of the Bruins. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Andy Brickley look back at what made the season such a success for Boston. Plus, Bob Beers of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins to help break down the biggest offseason needs for the Bruins if they hope to return to the Stanley Cup playoffs next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another tough loss for the Bruins as they dropped Game 4 to the Sabres 6-1, extending their home playoff losing streak to 5 games. Trailing 3-1 in the series, Boston will head back to Buffalo for a must-win Game 5 if the Bruins hope to extend their season. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Andy Brickley are at Bruins practice looking back at what went wrong for Boston in Game 4 before looking ahead to Game 5. Plus, Kasey Hudson joins to break down what the Bruins lines could look like in Buffalo. Later, hear from Bruins head coach Marco Sturm & goalie Jeremey Swayman on the team’s mindset heading into a win or go Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins took Game 2 of the series vs the Sabres, winning 4-2. Despite the physical nature of the game, it was Boston’s 2nd line that stole the show, as Viktor Arvidsson & Pavel Zacha combined for 3 goals. Now the series shifts to the TD Garden tied 1-1 as the Bruins look to take their first series lead in front of their home crowd. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson break down everything you need to know about Game 2 before looking ahead at what to expect from Game 3, including if the Sabres will start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or not. Plus, hear from Bruins head coach Marco Sturm, forward Tanner Jeannot, & more about the current state of the series vs Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Bruins will face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson preview the matchup while breaking down how Boston should use 19-year-old James Hagnes in the series. Plus, Sabres reporter for The Athletic Matthew Fairburn joins to discuss what to expect from Buffalo in their first playoffs appearance since 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins have officially added their top 2025 NHL draft pick, James Hagen to the roster after signing him to a three-year, entry-level contract. Head coach Marco Sturm has already laid out what he would like to see from the 19-year-old before he makes his NHL debut, which won't be the Bruins next game against the Lightning. With only two other games for Hagens to play before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin, Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson share when is the right time for the young forward to make his NHL debut. Plus, hear from Hagens himself as he chats 1-on-1 with Judd Sirott about joining the Bruins. Later, Fleet GM Danielle Marmer joins to preview the first PWHL game at TD Garden as the Boston Fleet host the Montréal Victoire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins showed their never quit mentality in their big comeback win over the Blue Jackets after trailing 3-0 in the 3rd period. Now on the verge of potentially clinching a playoff spot, the question becomes “how far can this team truly go?” Kasey Hudson and Adam Pellerin break down Boston's big comeback win before being joined by Pete Blackburn. Who makes the case about whether the Bruins are true Stanley Cup contenders or not? And why James Hagens should join Boston this season. Plus, goalie prospect Max Lundgren joins to talk about signing with the Bruins and his season with Merrimack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Boston College falling to UConn in the Hockey East tournament, will James Hagens be headed to the Bruins before we know it? Bridgette Proulx & Sam Cosentino join Sophia & Kasey to discuss the situation surrounding James Hagens joining the Bruins before the end of the season! #Bruins #BostonBruins GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins picked up their first road win since January 17th after beating the Capitals in 9 rounds of a shootout. Boston looks to continue building momentum on the road as they face the Devils in New Jersey. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson discuss the upcoming matchup as Adam Pellerin & Andy Brickley join from New Jersey to highlight what Boston needs to do to come out on top. Plus, Hockey East broadcaster Eric Gallanty joins to break down James Hagens 3-point night in BC's Quarterfinals win over Maine & to preview the Hockey East Semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins decided not to jump into the high-priced market that was the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline & instead allow the current roster a chance to make the playoffs as is. Adam Pellerin goes 1-on-1 with Bruins GM Don Sweeney to discuss the team's Trade Deadline decisions. Plus, WEEI's Scott McLaughlin breaks down with Adam & Sophia Jurksztowicz why standing pat at the deadline will help the Bruins in the long run, with James Hagens possibly joining the Bruins this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Led by a stellar performance from Joonas Korpisalo, the Bruins returned from the Olympic break with a 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets who trail them in the Wild Card standings. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson break down how the Bruins looked in their return to action, while monitoring the Eastern Conference standings. Plus, the Miracle on ice captain Mike Eruzione joins to discuss a historic gold medal return for both the men's & women's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The excitement of the Olympics rolls on as Team USA beat Team Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal in women's ice hockey. Plus on the men's side, Team Canada & Team Finland square off before Team USA faces Team Slovakia in the 2026 Winter Olympics Semifinals. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson discuss everything Olympics before breaking down the key areas the Bruins need to improve upon post Olympic break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Globe Bruins/NHL writer Matt Porter joins from Milan to discuss Team USA's men's and women's hockey teams and whether or not the Bruins' own Jeremy Swayman will start any games in net. Hear about Porter's experience covering the games and which pins he has traded for so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Winter Olympics is finally here, & the NHL is taking a hiatus for players to represent their countries at the Winter Games. The Bruins enter the Olympic break in position of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, but has the team truly exceeded expectations to this point in the season? Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson reflect on the Bruins season entering the Olympic break & what they need to do to finish the year in a playoff spot. Plus, Daily Faceoff host & digital reporter Jonny Lazarus joins to break down how the Winter Games impacts the rest of the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices