Boston Bruins blank Nashville Predators 6-0

The Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators were set to meet in their first matchup of the season, with Boston entering at 7-2-1 and Nashville at 3-2-3. Nashville came off a 5-2 win over St. Louis and began a demanding stretch of games, while coach Andrew Brunette stressed the need for a stronger start and consistent play. Boston had recently seen its five-game winning streak end in an overtime loss to Dallas. A separate report’s headline indicates Boston later defeated Nashville 6-0.