BOSTON — The Bruins had to spend most of Thursday’s game against the Kraken at TD Garden a man short. Defenseman Andrew Peeke didn’t return for the second period after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period. The Bruins announced Peeke wouldn’t return for the remainder of the game.

BOSTON -- Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves, and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings at TD Garden on Tuesday. It was Swayman’s first shutout this season and his 17th in the NHL.

The Eagles (11-6-1, 7-3-0 Hockey East) and the Friars (11-7-2, 6-3-1) both cracked the top-15 in the USCHO Division I men’s hockey poll this week. BC came in at No. 12 after demolishing Stonehill College in an exhibition matchup on Friday, 8-2, while Providence improved to No. 14 after defeating No. 16 Maine twice in a row on Friday and Saturday.

BOSTON — In the middle of a tight third period between the Bruins and Kraken, something set off Alex Steeves and Ryan Winterton. The two young forwards squared off for a fight at an unusual point in Thursday’s game at TD Garden. Both were assessed five-minute majors in a one-goal game with 8:47 left.

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Boston Bruins star forward Morgan Geekie left Saturday afternoon’s dominating win over the New York Rangers in the first period. The Bruins announced his absence was for “family reasons,” and he has now informed reporters of the real reason.

The Bruins’ shutout streak has lasted more than seven periods. In fact, it’s been 145 minutes 56 seconds since the last goal surrendered, a meaningless J.T. Miller strike for the Rangers in the midst of Boston’s 10-2 blowout win on Saturday.

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.