Bruins Return to Ice After Winning Streak Snapped

Boston faces Pittsburgh in afternoon matchup after losing an hour to daylight saving time

Mar. 8, 2026 at 4:37pm

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The Boston Bruins are back on the ice for a Sunday afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, just a day after winning their 12th straight home game. The Bruins will have to adjust to playing two games within 27 hours due to the loss of an hour from daylight saving time. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost in overtime last night and are now two points behind the Bruins for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

The Bruins are looking to bounce back on the road after their home winning streak was snapped, while the Blue Jackets are fighting to catch up in the playoff race. The quick turnaround for the Bruins due to daylight saving time adds an extra challenge as they try to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

The Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 at home on Saturday, with goals from Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, and Elias Lindholm. However, the Bruins have struggled on the road, going winless in their last six away games. The Penguins are coming off a shootout loss to the Flyers. Elsewhere in the league, the Maple Leafs' captain's future is in question, and Nazem Kadri will make his return to the Avalanche lineup on Sunday.

  • The Bruins and Penguins will face off at 4:30 PM ET on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • The Bruins won their 12th straight home game on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets lost in overtime on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Bruins

The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews is the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario.

Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the Colorado Avalanche, a team based in Denver, Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“Every game we play the rest of the way is the most important game of the year.”

— Charlie McAvoy

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Bruins will look to bounce back on the road against the Penguins, while the Blue Jackets will try to catch up in the playoff race.

The takeaway

The Bruins' quick turnaround and road struggles highlight the challenges of the NHL schedule, especially with the added complication of daylight saving time. The battle for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference remains tight, with the Blue Jackets trying to close the gap on the Bruins.