The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 13. The Bruins are entering this contest hot, as they have won each of their first three games of the 2025-26 season. This includes a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in their last game on Oct. 11. 

However, with the Lightning having plenty of star talent, they will not be an easy opponent for the Bruins to face. Thus, if the Bruins hope to extend their season-opening winning streak, they will need to be on their A-game. 

The Bruins are making one notable change for their contest against the Lightning, as Joonas Korpisalo will be starting over Jeremy Swayman. Korpisalo came up clutch in the Bruins' overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 9, saving 21 out of 24 shots.

Here is the Bruins' lineup for their matchup against the Lightning, as reported by The Hockey News' Russell Macias. 

Bruins' Forwards 

First Line: Morgan Geekie - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak

Second Line: Pavel Zacha - Casey Mittelstadt - Viktor Arvidsson 

Third Line: Tanner Jeannot - Fraser Minten - Mikey Eyssimont 

Fourth Line: Marat Khusnutdinov - Sean Kuraly - Mark Kastelic

Bruins' Defensemen 

First Pairing: Mason Lohrei - Charlie McAvoy 

Second Pairing: Jordan Harris - Andrew Peeke 

Third Pairing: Nikita Zadorov - Henri Jokiharju 

Bruins' Goaltender 

Joonas Korpisalo