Bruins Face Predators in Final Matchup Before Trade Deadline

Bruins look to improve road record as Nashville continues roster reconstruction

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Boston Bruins are in Nashville, Tennessee, tonight to face the Predators in their final game before the NHL trade deadline. The Bruins have struggled on the road this season, posting an 11-13-4 record, and are looking to improve their play away from home. Meanwhile, the Predators have been active in the trade market, making three deals in the last two days as they reconstruct their roster.

Why it matters

This game is significant for both teams as they prepare for the trade deadline. The Bruins are looking to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Predators are in the midst of a rebuild. The outcome of this game could impact any further trades either team makes before the deadline.

The details

The Bruins (34-21-5) are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games, but their road struggles have been a concern. They will look to improve on their 11-13-4 road record against a Predators team (27-26-8) that has been active in the trade market. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney also provided updates on some of the team's prospects, including Andre Gasseau, who could turn pro soon.

  • The Bruins and Predators will face off tonight, March 5, 2026.
  • The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow, March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

The players

Don Sweeney

The general manager of the Boston Bruins, who provided updates on the team's prospects during a press conference on Monday.

Andre Gasseau

A Bruins prospect who Sweeney said could turn pro soon.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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