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Former Boston Bruin Carol Vadnais Was Born on This Day

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

Carol Vadnais was born on this day in 1945. The standout defenseman played for the Boston Bruins from 1972 to the beginning of the 1975 campaign.


The 6-1 defenseman was acquired late in the 1971-1972 season from the California Golden Seals in order to bolster the club’s blueline. Vadnais was inserted into Boston’s second-pairing … Keep Reading

Happy 79th Birthday to Former Bruins’ Captain Wayne Cashman

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

Left-winger Wayne Cashman was born on this date in 1945. He is a Kingston, Ontario native and a veteran of 1027 regular season NHL games.

 Cashman embodied the Bruins’ style of grit and determination. The former Bruins captain was known for his ability to get to the dirty areas and dig hard along the boards. … Keep Reading

Happy Bruins Birthday to David Pastrnak

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

David Pastrnak, a ten-year veteran of the Boston Bruins, turns 28 years old today. ‘Pasta’ is the team’s alternate captain and chief goal scorer.

Pastrnak was born in the city of Havirov in the Czech Republic in 1996. He lost his father to cancer in 2013, and his passing became further motivation in the … Keep Reading

Goaltending Demons of the Bruins’ Playoff Past

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

Every generation of Bruins’ fans—in one particular year or another—has come to suffer the springtime sting of facing an opposing goaltender who comes to haunt their dreams. The goalie who makes dazzling and unlikely stops just when you think your favorite Bruins’ team is turning the corner or ready to advance. The netminder who … Keep Reading

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Playoff History

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

It’s officially springtime! The Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 regular season has come to a close, and with their second-place Atlantic division finish, Boston will be matched with the third-place Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. So, with the NHL postseason ready to consume our attention, let’s take … Keep Reading

Bruins to honor 1972 Stanley Cup championship team ahead of game against Senators

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By: Melanie DaSilva | Follow me on Twitter @meldasilva9

The Boston Bruins are hosting a 50-year anniversary celebration of the 1972 Stanley Cup Championship team on Thursday before their game against the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m.

The team beat the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on May 11, 1972. The series marked Boston’s second win over the Rangers for … Keep Reading