Fraser Minten scores as Bruins shut out Rangers in season opener
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Fraser Minten scored the game's first goal with just over four minutes left, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 victory against the New York Rangers on September 30, 2026. The Bruins, also benefiting from late goals by JJ Peterka and Mark Kastelic, extended their home opener win streak to 11 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman earned his 19th career shutout with 24 saves, while Igor Shesterkin recorded 20 saves for New York. This matchup marked the season opener for both teams, with Boston's David Pastrnak debuting as captain following a season without a captaincy. The Bruins played without defenseman Charlie McAvoy due to a suspension.
- •Minten's goal broke a scoreless tie with 4:02 remaining.
- •Bruins scored three goals in a 75-second span.
- •Boston leads the series with 11 straight home opener wins.
- •Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference last season.
- •Next games: Rangers host Tampa, Bruins visit Winnipeg.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Fraser Minten shines as late surge lifts the Bruins past the Rangers 3-0
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers allow three late goals in 3-0 loss to Bruins to drop season opener
"Fraser Minten broke a scoreless tie with just over four minutes left, followed by goals by JJ Peterka and an empty-netter by Mark Kastelic 23 seconds apart, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
"The three goals, over a 75-second span helped the Bruins extend their streak to 11 consecutive wins in home openers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:24 AMFraser Minten shines as late surge lifts the Bruins past the Rangers 3-0
The three goals, over a 75-second span helped the Bruins extend their streak to 11 consecutive wins in home openers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:20 AMRangers allow three late goals in 3-0 loss to Bruins to drop season opener
Fraser Minten broke a scoreless tie with just over four minutes left, followed by goals by JJ Peterka and an empty-netter by Mark Kastelic 23 seconds apart, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
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