Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 16, that the team has acquired a 2026 fourth-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Jeffrey Viel. The pick will be the earlier of Anaheim’s two fourth-round selections, originally acquired from Detroit and Philadelphia.

The Bruins made a trade and a call-up before heading to Chicago on Friday. Boston sent seldom-used tough-guy Jeffrey Viel to Anaheim for a fourth-round pick and called up defenseman Billy Sweezey on an emergency basis.

The Boston Bruins look to stay unbeaten on their current home stand with the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings coming to town for a Tuesday night matchup.

The Detroit Red Wings face the Boston Bruins in an NHL game on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 (1/13/26) at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

The Boston Bruins today announced that Glen Thornborough has been promoted to the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Boston Bruins. Thornborough will continue in his role as president of TD Garden.

The NHL announced on Wednesday that Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw will headline the 2026 NHL Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins. McGraw will play during the first intermission.

Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0.