Bruins vs. Lightning ( © Eric Canha-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e99a1b82-dc86-4579-a5d5-98a26e726032.jpeg] Bruins vs. Lightning ( © Eric Canha-Imagn Images) The Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/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 [https://x.com/rustymac26/status/1977765492900123102]. 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
