Bruins Slow Start Allowed Lightning to Take Control, Give Boston First Loss

Bruins slow start allowed Lightning to take control, give Boston first loss

BOSTON — After three straight wins to begin the season, the Bruins looked lifeless to begin Monday’s matinee.

3 painful observations from Bruins' frustrating loss to Lightning

The Boston Bruins suffered their first loss of the 2025-26 season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, on Monday afternoon.

Bruins Suffer First Loss Of Season With Slow Start Versus Lightning

BOSTON — With a nasty nor’easter bearing down on the region, it’s hard to imagine anyone was interested in getting out of bed in New England on Monday. The Boston Bruins didn’t seem to be. It looked as if they were still nestled beneath their blankets when the puck dropped for their matinee at TD Garden, leading to their first loss of the season in 4-3 final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. “They came ready to play,” Bruins head coach Marco Stur…