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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

On This Day In Boston Bruins History

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Amy Tolman | Follow me on Twitter @Amy7594

Andy Hebenton

On December 4, 1963, Andy “Spuds” Hebenton, right-wing for the Boston Bruins, set a new National Hockey League record in playing his 581st game. Hebenton never missed a game in his entire career. This game was played in a 2-2 tie game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Most of his nine-year career was with the New York Rangers, … Keep Reading