The Bruins split their first four games and enter the second week of the season at 2-2-0 after consecutive losses to the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators. Mark Kastelic leads Boston with three points, while James Hagens and JJ Peterka share the team lead with two goals apiece. Jeremy Swayman is 2-1-0 with a 2.30 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage and one shutout. Boston has no reported injuries, but Charlie McAvoy will remain unavailable for both games as he completes his six-game suspension.
The Bruins have a light two-game schedule this week, hosting the Utah Mammoth on Thursday and the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Boston Bruins Schedule This Week
- Thursday, October 8 vs. Utah Mammoth
- Saturday, October 10 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Boston Bruins Opponent Comparison
| Opponent | 2026-27 record | Goals per game | Goals allowed per game | Power play | Penalty kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Mammoth | 2-1-0 | 4.00 (7th) | 1.67 (5th) | 66.7% (1st) | 100.0% (T-1st) |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0-2-2 | 1.25 (30th) | 4.25 (26th) | 0.0% (T-23rd) | 73.3% (22nd) |
Boston Bruins Fantasy Hockey Matchups
Bruins vs. Mammoth Matchup Preview for October 8
- Utah opened the season with dominant wins over Chicago and Columbus before suffering its first loss against the New York Rangers. The Mammoth have outscored their opponents 12-5 through three games, including a 6-0 shutout of the Blackhawks.
- Utah’s power play has converted six of its first nine opportunities. Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller lead the team with five points apiece, while Nick Schmaltz has scored four goals through three games.
- Thursday will be Utah’s third road game in five nights following visits to New York on Sunday and New Jersey on Tuesday. The Mammoth have allowed only 18.3 shots per game, making shot volume something to monitor for Boston’s fantasy options.
- Former Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke returns to TD Garden after recording one goal, one assist and a plus-two rating through his first three games with Utah. He has averaged 15:24 of ice time while contributing across multiple fantasy categories.
Bruins vs. Flyers Matchup Preview for October 10
- Philadelphia enters the week without a regulation win, opening 0-2-2 while being outscored 17-5. The Flyers have scored two goals or fewer in each of their first four games and remain scoreless on 11 power-play opportunities.
- The Flyers have allowed an NHL-high 39.5 shots per game. Joseph Woll stopped 41 shots against New Jersey and 37 against Carolina to earn Philadelphia a point in both overtime losses, but the club’s early defensive workload creates an appealing fantasy matchup for Boston’s shooters.
- Philadelphia visits Ottawa on Thursday before traveling to Boston for Saturday afternoon’s game. The Flyers will therefore play their third road contest in six days and their second game in less than 48 hours.
- Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim lead Philadelphia with two points apiece, while Matvei Michkov and Owen Tippett have each scored once. No Flyers player has produced more than two points through the club’s first four games.
