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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

The Kitchener Kids: The Story of the Bruins’ Kraut Line

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

In 1921, Kitchener, Ontario, had a population of 21,763 people. From those 21,763 people came three childhood friends who would become one of the most dominant lines in Boston Bruins history. Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer, and Woody Dumart, better known as the “Kraut Line,” would help transform the Bruins into one of … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Great Cooney Weiland Was Born on This Date

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Happy birthday to former Boston Bruin standout Ralph ‘Cooney’ Weiland. The Seaforth, Ontario native was born in 1904 and played for the team from 1928-29 through 1931-32 and again from 1935-36 through 1938-39.

Weiland immediately became a full-time contributor to the Boston lineup in 1928-29 as a rookie, scoring eleven goals in 42 games. … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Players with the Most NHL Awards

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By: Ryan Gagne | Follow Me On Twitter @keepingthestats

As the first American-born franchise in NHL history, some of the game’s greatest players have worn a Boston Bruins jersey. Whether these skaters turned into Hall of Famers or were lucky enough to play in a few games, the Bruins have a tradition of winning, and their results at the annual … Keep Reading

Bergeron’s Likely Farewell One of Boston’s Most Heartbreaking Exits 

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas  

Bobby Orr’s final game in a Bruins uniform included little fanfare. Larry Bird’s last game included no fanfare. Ted Williams’ final at-bat resulted in a home run, but he refused when the Fenway Park fans demanded a curtain call. Tom Brady’s last pass in a Patriots uniform was intercepted and returned for … Keep Reading

1929-30 Boston Bruins Set Records, But Fell Short of Stanley Cup 

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By Tim Dumas: | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas

Many Bruins fans – more than 50 years later – still lament a missed opportunity at a possible dynasty. Or at least a three-peat. 

A year after Bobby Orr flew into Stanley Cup glory on Mother’s Day, the Bruins tore through their 1970-71 season. They accumulated a then-NHL record of 399 goals and … Keep Reading

Who is the Best Right Wing in Bruins History?

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Many right wings have laced up the skates and donned the Bruins’ sweater since the inception of the Original Six team in 1924. It’s arguably the position with the most successful, well-known Boston players.

Picking the all-time greatest right wing is not easy if you consider more than just scoring. However, the … Keep Reading

On This Day In Bruins History: The Kraut Line!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

Since so many of us hockey and Bruins fans are keeping our social distance during our current COVID-19 crisis, let’s take a look back at the “distant” past of our favorite franchise with a new feature series: “On This Day In Bruins History”!

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