With +20000 odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2025-26, expectations are not high for the Boston Bruins (0-0).

At 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 8, the Bruins are at the Washington Capitals.

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Bruins 2026 Stanley Cup oddsOdds to win the Stanley Cup: +20000 (Bet $10 to win $2,000.00)Odds to make the playoffs: +375 (Bet $10 to win $37.50)

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Bruins 2024-25 stats insightsThe Bruins’ 222 goals scored last season (2.7 per game) ranked 27th in the league.Defensively, the Bruins conceded 271 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 26th in league action.Their goal differential (-49) ranked 28th in the league.The 35 power-play goals the Bruins put up last season (on 230 power-play chances) ranked 28th in the NHL.The Bruins were 29th in the league with a 15.22% power-play conversion rate.Bruins 2024-25 leadersDavid Pastrnak racked up 106 points in 82 games.Morgan Geekie was another top contributor last season, totaling 56 total points (33 goals and 23 assists).Pavel Zacha recorded 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) last season.Across 58 games played, Jeremy Swayman had a goaltending record of 22-29-7 last season. During those games, he yielded 176 goals while recording 1459 saves.Upcoming Bruins gamesOctober 8: at Washington Capitals, 7:30 p.m. on TNT (Watch on Sling)October 9: vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 11: vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 13: vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 1 p.m. on NHL Network (Watch on Fubo)October 16: at Vegas Golden Knights, 10 p.m. on ESPN+October 18: at Colorado Avalanche, 9 p.m. on ESPN+October 19: at Utah Mammoth, 7 p.m.October 21: vs. Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Watch on Fubo)October 23: vs. Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 25: vs. Colorado Avalanche, 3 p.m.

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