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The Boston Bruins will host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday after the Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime in their previous game. The Bruins are 40-24-8 overall and 26-10-1 at home, while the Wild are 41-20-12 overall and 21-10-4 on the road.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in the NHL’s Eastern and Western Conferences, as the Bruins and Wild are both playoff contenders looking to gain ground in the standings. The Bruins will be looking to build on their overtime win against Buffalo, while the Wild will aim to avenge their earlier 6-2 loss to Boston.

The details

In the Bruins’ 4-3 overtime win against the Sabres, Morgan Geekie scored the game-winning goal. Geekie has 34 goals and 28 assists on the season for Boston. For the Wild, Matthew Boldy leads the team with 38 goals and 38 assists, while Quinn Hughes has recorded 8 assists in his last 10 games.

The Bruins and Wild will face off on Saturday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.The teams previously met earlier this season, with the Wild winning 6-2.

The players

Morgan Geekie

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored the game-winning goal in the team’s 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres.

Matthew Boldy

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who leads the team with 38 goals and 38 assists on the season.

Quinn Hughes

A defenseman for the Minnesota Wild who has recorded 8 assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This matchup between the Bruins and Wild features two of the top teams in the NHL, with both clubs looking to gain ground in the standings as the playoffs approach. The Bruins will be aiming to build on their recent overtime victory, while the Wild will be seeking revenge after their earlier loss to Boston.