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The 1972 Playoff Sweep That Rewrote the Record Book

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

The Boston Bruins entered the 1971-72 season looking to make another run at the Stanley Cup after their biggest rival, the Montreal Canadiens, eliminated them in the first round of the playoffs the previous year. Coming off their 1970 Stanley Cup win, Boston still had much of the team that had brought home the championship … 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

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

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

Boston vs. Montreal: A Century of Rivalry

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

The Boston Bruins faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) oldest franchise, on December 8, 1924. It was just the Bruins’ third game as an NHL franchise and their first meeting with Montreal. More than 100 years later, that matchup has become one of hockey’s most … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Superstar David Pastrnak Named 2026 NHL Second Team All-Star

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

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak has established himself as one of the best players in the National Hockey League. In his 12-year NHL career, Pastrnak has recorded 933 points in 833 games. Pastrnak continued his successful career, and his play this season has been well-received. Today, it was announced that Pastrnak was named … Keep Reading

Re-Living Milan Lucic’s Top Moments With the Boston Bruins

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

Yesterday, on his 38th birthday, the Boston Bruins said farewell to a former fan favorite. Forward Milan Lucic, who hadn’t played in a National Hockey League game since Oct. 21, 2023, announced his retirement from professional hockey. Lucic recorded 586 points in 1,177 games during his NHL career.

As a Bruin, Lucic recorded 344 … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Should Look Into Carolina Hurricanes Center Jesperi Kotkaniemi

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

One thing that will be crucial for Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney this offseason is adding center depth. Struggling centers were a big reason why the Bruins fell to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. A good number of centers will be available this offseason through … Keep Reading

Former Boston Bruins Who Can Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

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

The Boston Bruins have had to watch the remaining of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after being eliminated in six games by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round on May 1. The 2026 playoffs have gone from 16 teams to two teams. After the Carolina Hurricanes won 6-1 against the Montreal Canadiens … Keep Reading

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