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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

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

What the Bruins Defense Needs To Improve on

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

In his first year as Boston Bruins head coach, Marco Sturm orchestrated a successful season behind the bench for the Black and Gold. The Bruins finished with a record of 45-27-10.

Boston’s 100-point season was enough to grab hold of the first wild card slot in the crowded Eastern Conference. While the Buffalo … 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

Defenseman Andrew Nielsen Leaves Maine Mariners, Signs Overseas in England

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

Defenseman Andrew Nielsen was drafted with the 65th overall pick in the 2015 National Hockey League Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nielsen never got to play in an NHL game after being drafted and bounced around in the minor leagues. After playing for three different ECHL teams during the 2024-25 season, Nielsen signed with the … 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

Fraser Minten Showed His Value for the Bruins This Season

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

In Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach of the Boston Bruins, the team finished with a record of 45-27-10. Boston’s 100-point season was enough to grab hold of the first wild card slot in the crowded Eastern Conference. While the Buffalo Sabres knocked the Bruins out in the first round of The Stanley Cup Playoffs, … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm Connect on Another Bruins Playoff Game-Winner

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

The Boston Bruins had their backs against the wall heading into Buffalo with the Sabres leading this playoff series 3-1. Especially after a debacle of a loss in front of their home crowd in game 4, the Bruins’ best players needed to step up for this crucial playoff bout.

And for the first … Keep Reading

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