The Bruins take on the Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings on September 25th in Halifax, Nova Scotia, then again the next night in Detroit.

The 2008 pre-season schedule also includes two games each against the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. The pre-season schedule begins September 22nd against the Habs in Halifax.

Training camp starts September 19th. The Bruins open the regular season with a four-game road trip beginning in Colorado on October 9th. The home opener is October 20th against the Stanley Cup runner-up Penguins.

Boston Bruins 2008-2009 Preseason Schedule (All Times ET)

Date Opponent Location Time

September 22       Montreal Canadiens              Halifax, NS           8:00 p.m. ET
September 23       New York Islanders               Moncton, NB        8:30 p.m. ET
September 25       Detroit Red Wings                 Halifax, NS            8:00 p.m. ET
September 26       Detroit Red Wings                 Detroit, MI              7:30 p.m. ET
September 27       Washington Capitals            Boston, MA            4:00 p.m. ET
October 1               Montreal Canadiens              Montreal, QC        7:30 p.m. ET
October 4               New York Islanders               Boston, MA            4:00 p.m. ET
October 5               Washington Capitals            Washington, DC   5:00 p.m. ET