The Boston Bruins are headed west. With the top spot in the Atlantic Division in hand, Boston will make a cross-country flight to begin a three-game California swing with Wednesday night's game against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks.

Johnny Beecher was claimed off waivers by the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward was a first-round pick of the Bruins in 2019 and spent just over two seasons in Boston. Beecher had one goal through six games this year, and 11 points (three goals, eight assists) through 78 games in the 2024-25 campaign.

Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot and left the Bruins’ game against the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night and didn’t return to the game.

Pavel Zacha scores on a rebound with six seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators

The Boston Bruins continue their Canada swing on Saturday night, making the trek from Ottawa to Montreal for a road matchup with the Canadiens.

A puck to the face knocked Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy out of the game against the Canadiens, leaving Boston to adjust midgame.

A first-round pick of the Bruins in 2019, Johnny Beecher will get a fresh start in a new city after being claimed off waivers on Tuesday.

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The Franklin native appeared in three games for the Bruins this season, and will likely see time in the lineup after Charlie McAvoy's injury.

BOSTON - Two-point performances from Taylor Hall and Joel Nystrom, as well as a 29-save showing from Pyotr Kochetkov, led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Monday.