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Bruins History: Three Defensemen, Three Goals, and One Very Angry Conn Smythe

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

On March 15, 1932, the Boston Bruins scored three goals in roughly two minutes. Every shot was legal, with no player interference, and the Toronto Maple Leafs were pissed. Goaltender Lorne Chabot had been sent to the penalty box for tripping Bruins forward Cooney Weiland, leaving Toronto in a bind. With … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak Continues To Climb the Bruins All-Time Goal-Scoring Ranking

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

The Boston Bruins have gotten off to a scintillating start to the 2026-207 season. Bruins head coach Marco Sturm has led Boston to a 7-2-0 record. The Bruins have been playing tremendous hockey on this four-game road trip. The Black and Gold bested the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings this past week.… Keep Reading

Michael DiPietro’s Journey: Perseverance, Patience Pay Off With First NHL Win for the Bruins

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

For Michael DiPietro, the path to his first National Hockey League victory was anything but straightforward. Last night, that road finally reached a long-awaited milestone as the 27-year-old goaltender backstopped the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, earning his first career NHL win—and validating years of … Keep Reading

Bruins History: Art Ross’s Impact on the Game

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

Art Ross is best known for his time with the Boston Bruins and the National Hockey League (NHL) scoring trophy that carries his name. However, his contributions to hockey extend beyond his time as a coach and general manager. Ross also looked for ways to improve the game itself, including two pieces of … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins vs. Sean Avery

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

Sean Avery knew how to get under an opponent’s skin. Throughout his National Hockey League (NHL) career, the forward used trash talk, physical play, and on-ice confrontations to make life difficult for the players lined up against him. Standing 5-foot-10, Avery has said that being one of the league’s smaller players shaped his approach to … Keep Reading

Bruins History: The Hit That Led to an NHL Tradition

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

On December 12, 1933, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs met at Boston Garden for their second matchup of the season. By the end of the night, Toronto forward Ace Bailey would be carried off the ice with a serious head injury that ended his playing career.

The incident happened … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: Tim Thomas Took a Different Approach

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

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

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

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