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Released on Nov. 4, 2026, Episode 120 of NHL Wraparound runs just over an hour.
What's in it
- Billy Jaffe, analyst for NESN and NHL Network, explains what's fueling Boston's good start under Marco Sturm after last spring's surprise playoff run.
- Forward depth with several young players taking a step, an offseason defensive addition who stands out in plus-minus, plus Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman and David Pastrnak growing into the captaincy.
- Special teams, especially a penalty kill that was a weak spot last season.
- After the interview, Neil and Vic update the Nikita Kucherov saga, a historic comeback, Connor Hellebuyck winning his home debut with the Devils and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins becoming the
Oilers' all-time leader in games played. - To wrap up, the Remix uniforms, earlier finishes for games in Central and Western Canada and a quick injury update.
Why poolers should care
If you roster 
Bruins, this is an hour of insight on their roles, depth and goaltending. The Kucherov segment pairs nicely with our Rumors section, where we track the story day by day.
