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Bruins Captaincy: No. 28 David Pastrňák

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

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

Breaking News: Boston Bruins Name David Pastrnak as 28th Captain in Franchise History

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

BOSTON — In a landmark announcement for one of the National Hockey League’s most storied franchises, the Boston Bruins have officially named forward David Pastrnak as the team’s 28th captain. The decision was confirmed today by the organization on its social media accounts, heralding a new era of leadership on … Keep Reading

September 26, 1995: The Last Hurrah

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

1971-72 Boston Bruins Named 33rd Best Team in Sports History by Bleacher Report

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

The Boston Bruins were established in 1924 and are part of the National Hockey League’s Original Six. Since 1924, the Bruins have seen plenty of great teams in franchise history, including six Stanley Cup championships and the 2022-23 team, which set records for most points and wins in a single NHL season. However, one … Keep Reading

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