Overview

• Boston improved to 3–0 with a 3–1 home win over Buffalo, with goals from Pavel Zacha, Mark Kastelic and Sean Kuraly.
• The opening streak also includes a 3–1 road win at Washington and a 4–3 overtime victory against Chicago.
• The Bruins sit level atop the Atlantic Division with the defending champion Florida Panthers after three games.
• Sturm, a former Germany coach who guided the national team to Olympic silver in 2018, has emphasized identity, energy and a team-first culture.
• German star Leon Draisaitl netted his second of the season in Edmonton’s 3–1 win over Vancouver, marking the Oilers’ first victory.