Overview
- Boston swept a five-game homestand and has won five straight to sit 27-19-2 in the East's final wild-card slot.
- The 4-2 win over Seattle featured 26 saves from Jeremy Swayman for his third straight victory, with goals by Marat Khusnutdinov, Viktor Arvidsson, Mark Kastelic and David Pastrnak.
- The Bruins outscored opponents 22-5 during the homestand and closed strong in third periods, reflecting the steadier defensive play cited by coach Marco Sturm.
- Defenseman Andrew Peeke left the Seattle game with a lower-body issue but is expected to travel as the team departs for Chicago.
- Boston dealt reserve forward Jeffrey Viel to Anaheim for a 2026 fourth-round pick as it readies for a road stretch that will probe a 10-11-1 away record and lagging underlying metrics.