A late first-period strike by a Bruins rookie turned the tide in their opening game against the Winnipeg Jets, handing them a 2-1 lead at the 15:20 mark. The goal marked the player’s NHL debut and set the tone for a tightly contested matchup. Though the Jets fought back, the Bruins ultimately secured a narrow victory, extending their early-season momentum. The win underscores the team’s resilience in a competitive start to the season.

It was the rookie’s first NHL goal and gave the Bruins a 2-1 advantage at 15:20 of the opening frame on Friday at Canada Life Centre against the Winnipeg Jets. The B’s went on to complete a 4-3 ...