The Boston Bruins faced a tough 2-1 overtime loss against the Utah Hockey Club, marking their first encounter with the new team. Despite an early lead provided by Cole Koepke, the Bruins were unable to maintain their advantage, conceding a tying goal late in regulation and an overtime winner by Michael Kesselring. Jeremy Swayman was a standout performer for the Bruins, making numerous critical saves, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The Bruins' defense showed improvement by blocking 19 shots and effectively handling penalty kills but struggled with turnovers and closing out the game. The defeat leaves the Bruins with a record of 3-2-1, while Utah improves to 4-1-1.