Bruins' JJ Peterka faces former team amid offense struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
JJ Peterka plays against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday evening at TD Garden. The Bruins, who lost their last two games, have struggled offensively, scoring only two goals in that span. Peterka, traded from Utah after scoring 25 goals last season, has contributed two goals in four games with Boston, including an overtime winner against Winnipeg. The matchup comes as both teams look to secure a win, with Utah having a 3-1 record after defeating New Jersey 5-3. Bruins head coach Marco Sturm made line adjustments during practice to increase scoring chances ahead of this game.
- •Peterka faces Utah, his former team, for the first time.
- •Boston has scored only two goals in their past two losses.
- •Peterka has two goals for the Bruins so far this season.
- •Utah enters the game with a 3-1 record.
- •Bruins coach Sturm is adjusting lines to boost scoring.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins' JJ Peterka Gets First Crack At Former Team Amid Scoring Slump
"JJ Peterka faces his former team Thursday, and the Bruins desperately need the kind of offense he has already provided.
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