What happened: Boston broke through with two late third-period goals to close its opening victory. Fraser Minten scored the season's first goal late in the frame before Peterka added the second in his Bruins debut for a 2-0 lead.

Why it matters: The victory puts Boston on the board early and steadies the start under David Pastrnak as captain. It also gives the new additions immediate production as the lineup settles into the 2026 campaign.

What to watch: Boston now looks to carry the third-period finish into its next game to build its first streak.