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Bruins Captaincy: No. 28 David Pastrňák

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

David Pastrňák became the 28th captain in Boston Bruins history on September 27, 2026. Before receiving the C, Pastrňák had already spent 12 seasons in Boston, establishing himself as one of the team’s most productive scorers over his decade-plus with the team. His Bruins career began when he was an 18-year-old first-round … 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

From 3 Goals to 76: Phil Esposito’s Rise in Boston

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

Phil Esposito is remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in Boston Bruins history. In his 1970-71 season, he scored 76 goals in 78 games, setting a National Hockey League (NHL) record. However, Esposito’s NHL career did not start that way. As a rookie with the Chicago Black … 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

David Pastrnak is Gunning for Five Straight 100-Point Seasons in Boston

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

David Pastrnak has a chance to accomplish a very impressive feat once the 2026-2027 season gets underway for the Boston Bruins. The incredibly gifted winger will be in search of his fifth straight 100-point campaign.

Suiting up for 77 games last season, Pastrnak reached the elusive threshold by racking up a career-high 71 assists and potting … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak Should Be the Next Bruins Captain

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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. Despite the Bruins not having a captain, Boston played well enough to secure a 100-point season and the first wild-card slot in the crowded Eastern Conference. While the Buffalo Sabres knocked the Bruins out in the … Keep Reading

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

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