James Hagens, the Boston Bruins top prospect, impressed in his NHL debut on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

James Hagens continued checking off milestone firsts in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Devils. After signing his contract, he participated in his first practice on Friday, played in his first game on Sunday,

But things can go sideways rapidly in the playoffs. Injuries and illnesses occur. Coaches do not have the luxury of time. Hagens is a multi-position forward. Eyssimont, the other top candidate to be the No. 3 left wing in Game 1, is not.

It was clear that Thursday’s practice day for the Boston Bruins was all about 19-year-old James Hagens.The seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft made his B’s practice debut and got his dressing room stall in the far corner opposite the entrance Boston’s locker room at Warrior Ice Arena.

Charlie McAvoy scored twice and Fraser Minten had the shootout winner as the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday. Minten beat Washington's Logan Thompson with a backhand shot in the ninth round of the shootout to give the Bruins ...

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins call it The Clog. Their 1-2-2 neutral-zone system is designed to squeeze the air out of the opposition’s rush game. They have had 82 opportunities to practice it for the perfect opportunity.

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