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

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

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

Jeremy Swayman Goes Beyond the ‘C’ for the Bruins

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

Selected in the fourth round and 111th overall of the 2017 National Hockey League Draft, Jeremy Swayman has since gone above and beyond to prove his place as a Boston Bruin. He has developed into one of the team’s most reliable and important players, earning an eight-year contract extension in 2024. What … Keep Reading

Goaltender Max Lundgren Set for Bruins Debut at Today’s Prospects Showcase Game One in Buffalo

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Buffalo, NY – All eyes will be on Boston Bruins goaltending prospect Max Lundgren today as he prepares to make his first official appearance in Black and Gold at the 2026 Prospects Showcase, held at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo. The matchup marks game one of two for the Bruins’ rookie squad vs. … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Mailbag 9/7/26

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By: Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT

Alright, hockey fans, September is here, and professional hockey in Boston is just a few weeks away. The Bruins will begin their preseason schedule on September 20 and open the 2026–27 National Hockey League regular season on September 29. After a long summer away from the rink, it’s time to start shifting … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: The First Great

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

The Boston Bruins have a long history of great goaltenders. Gerry Cheevers became one of the most recognizable players in franchise history, while Tuukka Rask eventually became Boston’s most winningest goaltender. But decades before either player made his mark in the Bruins’ crease, Tiny Thompson was building a reputation as one … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: How Gerry Cheevers Created One of Hockey’s Most Iconic Masks

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

For decades, National Hockey League goaltenders played without masks. The position was built on visibility and toughness, with an unspoken expectation that stopping pucks meant doing so barefaced.

That began to change in 1959, when Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to regularly wear a mask after returning to a game following a facial … Keep Reading

More Than a Season: Goaltender Luke Cavallin Reflects on His Time as a Maine Mariner

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

Sometimes a player only needs one season to leave a lasting impression. For goaltender Luke Cavallin, one unforgettable year in Maine was enough to cement his place in Maine Mariners history while opening the door to the next step in his professional career with the Boston Bruins organization.

Luke Cavallin arrived in Maine following one … Keep Reading

Ranking the Top Five Tim Thomas Saves as a Boston Bruin

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

Tim Thomas didn’t just play goalie for the Boston Bruins; he waged war against the puck. Going against what was considered “structured goaltending”, Thomas relied on pure instincts and explosive athleticism. His unforgettable career, highlighted by two Vezina Trophies and a Conn Smythe performance in 2011, was defined by standard-defying … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Great Tuukka Rask Should be in the Hall of Fame

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When looking at the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltending standards, there is a strange, persistent bottleneck. Elite modern netminders are routinely forced to wait at the gates, scrutinized under moving goalposts that their skating peers rarely face. But if the Hall of Fame is truly meant to honor individual excellence and sustained … Keep Reading

Goaltender Michael DiPietro Has a Lot to Live Up to for Boston Bruins in 2026-27

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

In the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, the Boston Bruins’ goaltending was solid throughout. Jeremy Swayman finished third in 2026 Vezina Trophy voting, and Joonas Korpisalo had solid stretches as his backup. Swayman and Korpisalo formed a respected duo throughout the season. However, Korpisalo was inconsistent at times, which the Bruins couldn’t take anymore with two … Keep Reading

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