With Aspirot being a career AHL defenseman at that point, this signing did not generate much chatter at all. Yet, now with the second half of the 2025-26 season here, the Bruins' decision to bring in Aspirot has been a real home run.

The Detroit Red Wings (28-15-4) and Boston Bruins (25-19-2) tussle in a Tuesday affair at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The opening faceoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Red Wings vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Tuesday marks the third of four regular-season meetings between the teams; Boston beat Detroit 3-2 in a shootout on Nov. 29 before falling 5-4 on Dec. 2. The Red Wings currently sit atop the Atlantic Division with 60 points. The B’s are on a three-game win streak and have won five of their last six games.

After signing a league-minimum deal on July 1, the Bruins rewarded Aspirot with a two-year extension on Sunday.

We have another big slate in the NHL on Tuesday night with 10 games on the docket. I’m looking at a home favorite, road underdog, and high-scoring game in Anahe

Bruins winger David Pastrnak is once again getting hot at the right time for his club, and the NHL has officially taken notice of his run.

The Penguins visit Boston to face the Bruins. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

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.