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Bruins Goaltenders: Tim Thomas Took a Different Approach

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Tim Thomas stopped all 37 shots he faced in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, helping the Boston Bruins defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 and win their first Stanley Cup in 39 years. Boston became the first team in National Hockey League (NHL) history to win the Stanley Cup after playing three … Keep Reading

Before the Zamboni, There Was the Bruins’ Ice Crew

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For many hockey fans, the Zamboni is almost as much a part of the game as the players themselves. When it comes onto the ice during an intermission, it often draws the attention of fans in the stands, especially younger ones who watch it circle the rink. Over the years, the … Keep Reading

Bruins Captaincy: No. 28 David Pastrňák

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David Pastrňák became the 28th captain in Boston Bruins history on September 27, 2026. Before receiving the C, Pastrňák had already spent 12 seasons in Boston, establishing himself as one of the team’s most productive scorers over his decade-plus with the team. His Bruins career began when he was an 18-year-old first-round … Keep Reading

September 26, 1995: The Last Hurrah

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31 years ago today, on September 26, 1995, the Boston Bruins played their final game at the Boston Garden. The Bruins had called the Garden home since 1928, and over those 67 years, they created some of their most memorable moments there. The Bruins won Stanley Cups there, Bobby Orr scored … Keep Reading

How Do You Win 65 Games? The Bruins Figured It Out

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The Boston Bruins won 65 games during the 2022-23 regular season. It was the most wins by a National Hockey League (NHL) team in a single season, and more than three years later, nobody has beaten it. Boston finished the season with a 65-12-5 record and 135 points. Before the Bruins reached 63 wins, the … Keep Reading

May 10, 1979: How Too Many Men Ended the Bruins’ Season

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On May 10, 1979, the Bruins faced the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at the Montreal Forum. Boston held a 4-3 lead late in the third period and was close to reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1977. After losing to … Keep Reading

From 3 Goals to 76: Phil Esposito’s Rise in Boston

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Phil Esposito is remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in Boston Bruins history. In his 1970-71 season, he scored 76 goals in 78 games, setting a National Hockey League (NHL) record. However, Esposito’s NHL career did not start that way. As a rookie with the Chicago Black … Keep Reading

How Did One Bruins Team Get 11 Different Players to 20 Goals?

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Bob Miller was the last one. On April 8, 1978, the Bruins faced the Toronto Maple Leafs in their second-to-last regular-season game. Miller entered the game with 19 goals, needing one more to become the 11th Bruins player to reach 20 for the 1977-78 season. With Toronto’s net empty, Miller scored with … Keep Reading

The Strangest Win in Bruins History: Boston’s 1933 Forfeit

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The Boston Bruins have had plenty of unusual games throughout their history, but few were as strange as their matchup with the Chicago Black Hawks on March 14, 1933. What started as a close game turned into an odd night for both teams, resulting in the first forfeited game in National Hockey … Keep Reading

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