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Orr is the Best Defenseman in Bruins’ History. So who Rounds out the Rest?

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

The Bruins have been fortunate with the talent on the blue line throughout the years.

There is no denying that Bobby Orr is not only the best defenseman in Bruins history but in the history of the National Hockey League as well. You can … Keep Reading

A Tough “Post” All Around: The Boston Bruins & Playoff Puck Luck

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

PING!

You could hear it vibrating from the balcony to the broadcast booth — the goal post behind Anti Raanta after Trent Frederic’s would-be game-tying Game 7 goal clamored and clanged its way to infamy.

Instead of a 2-1 score becoming 2-2 midway through the second period, the Bruins found themselves only seconds later down 3-1 to … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Bourque Leads Game Three Playoff Victory!

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

It “bears” the B’s could use a little history repeating these days.

So it’s rather fitting, perhaps even hockey karmic, that on this day in Bruins history, May 6th, 1988, captain Ray Bourque led the black-n’-gold to a thrilling 6-1 playoff victory over the New Jersey Devils.

And guess what game in the series it was? Good … Keep Reading

Foligno Named Boston Bruins Nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy

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By: Melanie DaSilva | Follow me on Twitter: @meldasilva9

Nick Foligno has been praised for his leadership throughout the 2021-22 season by Boston Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy, and now he is getting recognized for it.

The National Hockey League announced its 32 nominees for the 2021-22 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Wednesday, with Foligno as the Boston Bruins’ nominee.

The trophy is presented … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Esposito Gets His “Phil” Against Brother

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

An Original Six rivalry. A playoff rivalry. A family rivalry. In the early 1970’s, the Esposito’s had it all when it came to Phil and Tony.

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This Day in Bruins History: “Hats Off” to Ray Bourque!

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

On this day in Bruins history, March 8th, 1983, Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque tallied three goals on the road against Quebec to record his first –and only– career hat trick.

The milestone goal came on the power play when his point shot beat Nordiques goalie Daniel Bouchard at the 12:32 mark of the second period (seen below in … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: February 21st, Brian Rolston

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On the 21st, Bruins Alum Brian Rolston will be celebrating his 49th birthday. Rolston played 17 seasons in the NHL, with six of those seasons playing for the Boston Bruins. Rolston also played for the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, and New York Islanders before retiring with the Boston Bruins in 2012.

Rolston managed to … Keep Reading

Today in Bruins History, February 12th, 1994: Cam Neely Gets 11th Career Hat Trick

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On a brisk February Night at the Old Boston Garden, the Boston Bruins would host Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils. At the time, Boston was 27-18-10, while New Jersey had a similar record at 30-17-6. The night belonged to Bruins Legend Cam Neely, who incredibly scored his eleventh career har trick in a … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Ray Bourque Becomes B’s All-Time Scoring Leader

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

On This Day in Bruins History, B’s Captain Raymond Bourque set a new team record that may never be reached again. At least not in my lifetime.

February 1st, 1997 marked the day he became Boston’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing Johnny “The Chief” Bucyk’s record of 1,339 points (goals and assists combined).

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