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Boston Bruins defeat New York Rangers 3-0 in NHL season opener

NHL season opener Boston Bruins New York Rangers shutout Fraser Minten

The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 in their 2026-27 NHL season opener at TD Garden. After a scoreless period lasting over 56 minutes, the Bruins secured the victory with three goals scored within a 75-second span late in the third period.

Fraser Minten broke the deadlock with 3:46 remaining in regulation, assisted by Elias and Hampus Lindholm. JJ Peterka followed shortly after with a goal in his Bruins debut, and Mark Kastelic sealed the win with an empty-netter. Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman earned a shutout with 24 saves, while Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves in the loss.

The win marks the Bruins' 11th consecutive home-opening victory, matching an NHL record. The game also featured the debut of David Pastrnak as the team's captain.

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Boston Bruins · David Pastrňák · Fraser Minten · Igor Shesterkin · Jeremy Swayman · Mika Zibanejad · Mike Sullivan · NHL · New York Rangers · TD Garden

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