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David Pastrnak Put Together a Ridiculous Season for the Bruins

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

Not much went right for the Boston Bruins during the 2024-2025 season. Boston missed the postseason for the first time since 2015-2016 with a record of 33-39-10, ranking fifth worst in the league. But despite all the turmoil swirling through this Bruins year, David Pastrnak generated an incredible season.

Pastrnak was one of three … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak Has Submitted Another 40 Goal/90 Point Campaign in Boston

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

Not much has gone right for the Boston Bruins this season. Boston’s record is 31-38-9, and they have officially been eliminated from the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-2016 campaign. But despite this tumultuous year, David Pastrnak has been nothing short of extraordinary.

On Saturday night at TD Garden against the Carolina … Keep Reading

Boston’s David Pastrnak Awarded NHL First Star of January

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

Before the Boston Bruins took on the New York Rangers at TD Garden Saturday, the National Hockey League announced that David Pastrnak was named the First Star of the Month for January. In 14 games, Pastrnak was sensational, potting 11 goals and corralling 13 helpers. He was involved in a whopping 58.5% of the … Keep Reading

Preview: Boston Bruins Centennial Game vs. the Montreal Canadiens

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

Today marks 100 years of Boston Bruins hockey, and a centennial birthday party will take place before the club’s 4:15 pm puck drop against the B’s longtime rival, the Montreal Canadiens.

It’s a full circle moment today as the Montreal Canadiens were the Bruins’ first-ever opponent. … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Boston Bruin Alumnus Dallas Smith

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

Dallas Smith, who ably manned the blueline for the Boston Bruins for fifteen seasons, turns 83 today. Partnered with the greatest NHL defenseman of all time—Bobby Orr, Smith was more than happy to play a more ambiguous, defensive role as a left defenseman.

Smith made his Boston debut in the 1959-60 season, suiting up for … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Bruins Hall-of-Famer Jean Ratelle

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

Former Bruin star Jean Ratelle is celebrating his 84th birthday today. The hall-of-fame center played for the Bruins from 1975 through 1981 and also served the organization as an assistant coach and a scout after his playing career ended.

Ratelle served fifteen seasons with the New York Rangers before becoming involved in one of the … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday Shoutout to Bruins’ Brad Park

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

Happy birthday to Bruins’ legend Brad Park. The hall of fame defenseman turns 76 today.

After finding great success in New York with the Rangers, Park came to Boston in the fall of 1975 via a blockbuster trade, which netted the Bruins another hall-of-famer—center Jean Ratelle—as well. For their part, Boston had to part with … Keep Reading

This Week in Bruins’ Playoff History: May 4th—May 10th

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

May 4th (1972): The Bruins lost Game Three to the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals, but Hall-of-Famer Bobby Orr made NHL history when he scored at 1:10 of the second frame. The 24-year-old defenseman scored his seventeenth career playoff goal in only his 47th game, breaking the record for … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Tiny Thompson Stood Tall in 1929

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

As we approach the anniversary of the Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup celebration in 1929, it’s important to understand the contribution of one Cecil ‘Tiny’ Thompson, the 25-year-old who took over the team’s goaltending job in the fall of ’28.

Thompson had usurped Hal Winkler, who had accumulated 15 shutouts the prior … 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

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