The 2025-26 NHL regular season begins Oct. 7. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Boston Bruins.

Last season: 33-39-10; eighth in Atlantic Division, did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Coach: Marco Sturm (first season)

Biggest challenge

Scoring. The Bruins need to figure out where their offense will come from. They relied heavily on their top line last season with David Pastrnak (team highs of 43 goals, 63 assists and 106 points) and Morgan Geekie (57 points; 33 goals, 24 assists) doing most of the work during the second half. They must find some secondary scoring if they want to avoid missing the playoffs again. Boston also needs more from players like Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt , who are projected f

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