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BREAKING: James Hagens Will Make His NHL Debut
TL;DR
James Hagens will make his NHL debut tonight for the Boston Bruins against the Columbus Blue Jackets after the team clinched a playoff berth. The 19-year-old forward led Hockey East in scoring this season with 23 goals and 47 points.
The Boston Bruins clinched a berth in the 2026 NHL Playoffs last night, allowing themselves to exhale and play some tune hockey.
As such, Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm announced that the Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will make his NHL Debut tonight in Columbus.
The news truly doesn't get more exciting than this.
Hagens will skate with other exciting youngsters, Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov. Talk about a fun, exciting line to watch tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Hagens, 19, played 34 games for Boston College this season, leading all of Hockey East in scoring with 23 goals and 47 points. He also led the team with six game-winning goals and two hat tricks.
Hagens played six games with AHL Providence, scoring once with four points.
Hagens could be a total lightning rod for the Bruins, with the playoff ticket already punched. His pure skill, speed, and creativity will be fun to see play out starting tonight, as Hagens tries to potentially work his way up to the regular lineup for the playoffs.
Q&A
What are James Hagens' statistics from his season at Boston College?
James Hagens scored 23 goals and recorded 47 points in 34 games, leading all of Hockey East in scoring.
Which team will James Hagens debut against in the NHL?
James Hagens will make his NHL debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
