In the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins made the following selections:

1. 1st Round, 14th Overall: Glen Murray, Right Wing
2. 2nd Round, 32nd Overall: Joé Juneau, Left Wing
3. 3rd Round, 58th Overall: Ted Donato, Left Wing
4. 4th Round, 80th Overall: Peter Douris, Right Wing
5. 5th Round, 102nd Overall: John Blue, Goaltender
6. 6th Round, 124th Overall: Peter Laviolette, Defenseman
7. 7th Round, 146th Overall: Mike Sullivan, Center
8. 8th Round, 168th Overall: Chris Winnes, Right Wing
9. 9th Round, 190th Overall: Mike McHugh, Left Wing
10. 10th Round, 212th Overall: Mike Boback, Center
11. 11th Round, 234th Overall: Mike McKee, Defenseman
12. 12th Round, 256th Overall: Mike Bales, Goaltender

These selections reflect the Bruins' strategy during the draft, focusing on a mix of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders.