The Boston Bruins have announced that they have called up defenseman Billy Sweezey under emergency conditions. In addition, they shared that Henri Jokiharju has been designated to the Bruins' non-roster due to a family matter.

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to even the season series against the Boston Bruins. Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins made a trade involving their NHL roster Friday, with forward Jeffrey Viel traded to Anaheim in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. According to the Bruins, the club will receive the earlier of Anaheim's two fourth-round picks, which originally belonged to the Flyers and Red Wings.

The streaking Boston Bruins (27-19-2, 56 points) ride a five-game run of victories into their matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7, 45 points) at the United Center on Saturday night.

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick.

The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara’s number in a ceremony before Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken.

The NHL announced on Wednesday that Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw will headline the 2026 NHL Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins. McGraw will play during the first intermission.

The Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken take the ice in NHL action at TD Garden on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Boston secured a 3-0 home victory against the Detroit Red Wings its last time out on Jan. 13.