Here is a breakdown of the biggest trending stories for the Boston Bruins as the Olympics wind down and the team’s upcoming schedule when games restart.
Olympic Gold for McAvoy and Swayman
The biggest news of the week is straight out of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. On Sunday morning, Team USA defeated Team Canada 2-1 in overtime to secure its first Olympic gold medal since 1980.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (who made a massive third-period block to save a goal) and goaltender Jeremy Swayman are coming home with gold. Meanwhile, Joonas Korpisalo and Henri Jokiharju secured bronze with Team Finland, while David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Hampus Lindholm have already returned to Boston after early exits.
Pavel Zacha is “Good to Go”
After suffering an upper-body injury on Jan. 29 that forced him to miss the Olympics, Pavel Zacha was back on the ice this weekend in a regular practice jersey. Head coach Marco Sturm has officially declared the stalwart center healthy and ready to play when the Bruins resume their season.
Trade Deadline and Roster Freeze Rumors
With the Olympic roster freeze lifting on Feb. 22 at 11:59 PM and the NHL trade deadline looming on March 6, rumors are swirling. General Manager Don Sweeney is reportedly shopping the market for a right-handed defenseman to bolster the team’s depth as they prepare for a playoff push.
Back to Work at Warrior Ice Arena
The non-Olympic Bruins players have officially returned to Warrior Ice Arena to shake off the rust from the extended break, with Sturm noting that the team is treating these practices like a mid-season training camp.
Bruins Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) |
| Thursday, Feb. 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | TD Garden (Home) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, Feb. 28 | Philadelphia Flyers | Xfinity Mobile Arena (Away) | 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday, Mar. 3 | Pittsburgh Penguins | TD Garden (Home) | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, Mar. 5 | Nashville Predators | Bridgestone Arena (Away) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, Mar. 7 | Washington Capitals | TD Garden (Home) | 12:30 PM |
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