BostonBruins.com - The Bruins' 2023-24 regular-season schedule has been released.
Here are some of the highlights from Boston's Centennial slate to circle on your calendar:
October 11 vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The Bruins will commence their Centennial campaign on home ice with an Original Six matchup against the Blackhawks - and, potentially, projected first overall pick Connor Bedard, as well as former B's Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, who were traded to the Blackhawks on Monday. To commemorate the B's 100th year, the club will hold a special pregame ceremony to kick off the season-long celebration.
October 28 vs. Detroit, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The first 'Era Night' of the season will come against the Red Wings as the Bruins commemorate the origins of the organization with a celebration of the 'Early Years' of 1924-59.
October 30 vs. Florida, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
Just two nights later, the Bruins will meet the Eastern Conference champion Panthers for the first time since their shocking seven-game loss to Florida in the opening round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
November 2 vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
A jam-packed four-game homestand will come to a close against the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs, marking the season's first meeting between the clubs.
November 18 vs. Montreal, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
A week after their first matchup of the season against the Canadiens in Montreal, the Bruins will meet their longtime foes in Boston for another special Centennial celebration in honor of the Big Bad Bruins era of 1960-76.
November 24 vs. Detroit, 1 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The Bruins will match up against the Red Wings for their annual Black Friday matinee on Causeway Street.
December 2 at Toronto, 7 p.m. ET (Scotiabank Arena)
The Bruins will make their first visit of the season to Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs on a Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.
December 16 vs. New York Rangers, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The third Centennial Era Night celebration will be against the Blue Shirts and new coach Peter Laviolette as the Bruins honor the Lunch Pail A.C. period of 1977-85.
January 11 at Vegas, 10 p.m. ET (T-Mobile Arena)
The Bruins will visit the Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights for the teams' first meeting of the season. It is the third game of a four-game Western Conference road trip that also includes stops in Colorado, Arizona, and St. Louis.
January 20 vs. Montreal, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The B's second and final home matchup against the Canadiens will also mark the fourth Centennial Era Night as the 'New Blood, New Beginnings' period of 1986-2000 is celebrated.
February 6 vs. Calgary, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The Bruins will return from their bye week to kick off their longest homestand of the season with a matchup against the Flames. The meeting begins a stretch of seven consecutive home games. From Jan. 15-Feb. 19 - a span that includes 13 games - the Black & Gold will hit the road just once for a two-game trip (Jan. 25 at Ottawa and Jan. 27 at Philadelphia).
March 5 vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Boston fans will have their lone chance to see Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the high-flying Oilers up close as Edmonton visits Causeway Street.
March 7 vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
Two nights later, the B's final matchup of the season against the Maple Leads will also feature the final Centennial Era Night as the club will celebrate the 'Return of a Champion' period of 2001-present.
March 23 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. ET (Wells Fargo Center)
The Bruins longest - and penultimate - road trip of the season will begin against the Flyers. Boston will then make stops in Florida, Tampa, Washington, Nashville, and Carolina over the course of 14 days.
April 16 vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m. ET (TD Garden)
The Bruins will close out the 2023-24 regular season with a Tuesday night matchup against the Senators on Causeway Street. It is the second end of Boston's final back-to-back as the Black & Gold visit Washington the night before.
Some other nuggets from the 2023-24 schedule:
Longest road stretch - 6 games (March 23-April 4; at Philadelphia, Florida, Tampa Bay, Washington, Nashville, and Carolina).
Longest homestand - 7 games (Feb. 6-Feb. 19; vs. Calgary, Vancouver, Washington, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Dallas).
The Bruins will have a nine-day layoff from Jan. 28-Feb. 5 for the club's bye week and the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend.
The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend is set for Feb. 2-3 in Sunrise, Florida.
The B's schedule includes 12 sets of back-to-backs, with the first Oct. 21-22 (at Los Angeles, at Anaheim) and last April 15-16 (at Washington; vs. Ottawa).
