Photo: Brian Babineau/Boston Bruins

Several years removed from their last championship and two seasons removed from their last playoff appearance, the Boston Bruins look to get their 2016–2017 NHL campaign off on the right foot when they face the New Jersey Devils in the home opener at TD Garden on October 20. Core performers like forward Patrice Bergeron (pictured), goaltender Tuukka Rask and captain Zdeno Chara return along with a talented group of young players. Other upcoming home games include a tilt against the arch-rival Montreal Canadiens on October 22. Tickets in this hockey-mad town are disappearing fast, so get yours now before they all skate off into the sunset.