Pastrnak debuts as Bruins captain in NHL opener vs Rangers
The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers at TD Garden on Sept. 29 to open the 2026–27 NHL season, with David Pastrnak making his debut as Boston’s captain. Boston brings back a core led by Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy and added J.J. Peterka, while the Rangers feature Mika Zibanejad and Igor Shesterkin; the teams are coming off seasons in which Boston reached the playoffs and New York finished last in its division. Betting previews give Boston a narrow edge, citing its strong home record, though other trends favor the Rangers as road underdogs; one projection backs the over, while recent matchup trends also point to lower-scoring games. The Canadiens–Maple Leafs preview covers a separate game and is not included.
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