On February 24, 2019, the Bruins signed Stempniak to a one-year contract through the remainder of the 2018-19 season worth an average annual value of $650,000.
The 36-year-old winger has skated in two games with Boston and has also tallied two goals and three assists for five points in seven AHL games with Providence.
The Seneca, New York native was selected in the fifth round (148th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.