Thu Jan 01 02:10:00 UTC 2026: Summary:

The Boston Bruins will face the Edmonton Oilers on New Year’s Eve in the second of their two regular-season matchups. Boston lost the first game 3-1. Coach Sturm emphasizes the need for discipline to avoid penalties and strong 5-on-5 play against a strong Oilers team playing at home. The Bruins are coming off an overtime loss to Calgary and are looking for a win to continue their road trip on a positive note. The lineup will remain the same. Tanner Jeannot is still out injured. Linus Ullmark will be on the bench as Jeremy Swayman gets the start in net.

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Swayman to Guard Net as Bruins Seek Redemption Against Oilers on New Year’s Eve

EDMONTON – The Boston Bruins are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, New Year’s Eve, at Rogers Place, aiming to conclude 2025 with a victory. This is the second and final regular-season meeting between the two teams, with Edmonton having won the previous encounter 3-1 in Boston.

Head coach Marco Sturm emphasized the importance of discipline to avoid penalties and capitalize on 5-on-5 opportunities. “We played a really good 5-on-5 game [last time], I thought,” said Sturm. “They scored on their power play, they scored on their PK. So that already shows you that we have to be disciplined.”

The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.

The forward Tanner Jeannot remains sidelined with an injury. He has been skating with the team in a non-contact jersey.

The Bruins will keep the same lineup with the exception of the goalie with Jeremy Swayman in net and Linus Ullmark on the bench. Morgan Geekie will remain on the first line alongside Alex Steeves and Elias Lindholm.

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