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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

The 2026 Stadium Series was electrifying, featuring a high-scoring game & the first-ever outdoor NHL goalie fight between Jeremy Swayman & Andrei Vasilevskiy. However, the Bruins lost 6-5 in a shootout to the Lightning, blowing a four-goal lead largely due to penalties. New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky joins Sophia Jurksztowicz & Adam Pellerin to debate if Boston's penalties or poor officiating caused the loss. Plus, Evan previews the 2026 Dunkin' Men's Beanpot semifinals & highlights key players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins have won 11 out of 14 games this month and the Lightning are hot as well. The Bruins will play against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an outdoor Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Former Lightning and Bruins player Nate Thompson joined the show to break down the matchup and give some insight on playing in these special outdoor games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Dunkin’ Men’s Beanpot tournament will showcase many of the Bruins top prospects in front of the TD Garden crowd.  Including the Bruins last two first round draft picks, Hobey Baker award nominees & Boston College forwards James Hagens & ⁠⁠Dean Letourneau⁠. Kasey Hudson sits down with the BC stars along with fellow Bruins prospect Mason Langenbrunner of Harvard University to discuss playing in the upcoming Beanpot tournament. Plus, hear from BU's Cole Hutson, Northeastern's Vinny Borgesi, & many more about what it means to play in such a historic tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins were able to hold off a late surge by the Golden Knights to pick up a win on Thursday. Now they will play host to the Canadiens for yet another chapter in their heated rivalry. As wins become more important ahead of the Olympic break, both Boston & Montreal will look to come away with two key points to help their positioning in a very tight Atlantic Division race. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson break down why it’s important for the Bruins to finish strong before the Olympic Break. Plus, Senior Editor for RG media, co-host of the Starr & D'Amico show, Marco D'amico joins to give a Montreal perspective on the original 6 matchup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston’s siblings trip is off to a great start as the Bruins comeback to beat the Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday & push their win streak to 6-games. Mason Lohrei recorded his first career 2-goal game, but his sister Zoe was the true star of the night. Adam Pellerin & Kasey Hudson break down all the highlights from the siblings trip so far, while discussing how the Bruins continue to find ways to win. Plus, WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin joins to discuss who the Bruins next trade target should be after missing out on Rasmus Andersson & Kiefer Sherwood. Later, Hockey East play-by-play broadcaster Bridgette Proulx joins to help preview the 47th Women’s Beanpot championship game featuring Boston University vs Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins honored their longtime captain & member of the 2011 Stanley Cup championship Zdeno Chara by retiring his iconic #33 jersey to the TD Garden rafters with an unforgettable ceremony hosted by his former teammate Andrew Ference. The star studded event took place in front of a sold out crowd with Bruins legends Patrice Bergeron, Ray Bourque, Bobby Orr, Johnny Bucyk & many members of the 2011 Stanley Cup championship team on hand. Relieve the best moments from Zdeno Chara’s jersey retirement ceremony with Adam Pellerin & Kasey Hudson. Adam Pellerin & Kasey Hudson relieve the best moments from Zdeno Chara’s jersey retirement ceremony. Plus, Adam & Kasey break down the Bruins successfully 5-game homestand before being joined by Hockey East reporter Natalie Noury to preview the 47th Women’s Beanpot championship game.  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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins have won 5 out of their last 6 games after flexing their offensive muscles in Saturday’s 10-2 win vs Rangers & showcasing their defensive game in Sunday’s 1-0 win vs Penguins. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson break down the Bruins dominating homestand so far & address the Bruins up/down season. Plus, 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Andrew Ference joins to share his thoughts about hosting Zdeno Chara ’s jersey retirement ceremony. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins start their 5-game homestand with a strong 4-1 win vs the Flames but with the Olympic break approaching. Games are becoming even more meaningful as the Rangers & Penguins come to town next. Sophia Jurksztowicz & Kasey Hudson look ahead to the Bruins homestand before being joined by Fleet forward Susanna Tapani. Who talks about the team’s dominant season & representing Team Finland in the Winter Olympics. Plus, 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Daniel Paille joins to discuss the 2026 Face Off for Heroes Memorial game featuring Bruins alumni Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, & many more. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver native Fraser Minten was the star of the Bruins 3-2 overtime win at Canucks with a 2-goal game in his hometown return, including the game winning goal. Kasey Hudson & Adam Pellerin make the case as to why the growing development of the young center has been crucial for Boston this season. Plus, Boston.com’s Conor Ryan joins to break down the biggest snubs for the 2026 Winter Olympics hockey rosters. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pastrnak and Fraser Minten are expected to reunite as Marco Sturm shuffles the Bruins lines tonight in Calgary. Kasey Hudson & Adam Pellerin are joined by The New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky to discuss how the Bruins can right the ship on this trip out west. Plus, Evan ranks the Bruins top 5 prospects as James Hagens and Will Zellers shine at the World Junior Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pastrnak deems tomorrow's matchup vs the Canadiens as a "must win" as the Bruins prepare for the holiday break. Boston welcomes their division rival to TD Garden looking to end their homestand on a high note. Adam Kaufman and Kasey Hudson are joined by Boston Globe's Jim McBride and RG Media's Marco d'Amico to discuss the second meeting this season between these heated rivals. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins have 3 home games left before the NHL holiday break & head coach Marco Sturm expects the team to finish strong before some time off. Sturm joins Sophia Jurksztowicz & Andy Brickley live from the TD Garden ProShop powered by '47 to share his expectations for the team before the holiday break. Plus, in honor of the TD Garden’s 30th anniversary, the Bruins head coach also shares his favorite moments from his time playing in the TD Garden. 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/@nesnTwitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins return home after a 3-game road trip with 2 wins under their belt & Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak back from injuries. Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Kasey Hudson & Adam Pellerin to share his evaluation of the Bruins road trip. Plus, if the Bruins should consider making a trade away before the NHL trade deadline, just like the Wild did to get Quin Hughes. Later, Utah Mammoth studio broadcaster & analyst, Nick Olczyk joins the show to help preview the Bruins next game vs the Mammoth. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie McAvoy & David Pastrnak both returned to the Bruins lineup from injuries to help the team pick up wins in the Bruins first two games of a three game road trip. Kasey Hudson & Adam Pellerin break down how impactful both McAvoy & Pastrnak were during their return games. Plus, Bruins Multimedia Producer Belle Fraser joins to discuss how much a morale boost having the Bruins leaders back has provided to the locker room. Later, TNT, MSG Network broadcast & Northeastern alumni Alex Faust shares his memories of the famous Matthews arena head of Northeastern’s final game from the world's oldest hockey rink. 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://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices