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| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 1924 |
| History | Boston Bruins 1924–present |
| Home arena | TD Garden |
| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Colors | Black, gold |
| Media | NESN The Sports Hub (98.5 FM) NBC Sports Boston |
| Owner(s) | Delaware North (Jeremy Jacobs, chairman; Charlie Jacobs, CEO) |
| General manager | Don Sweeney |
| Head coach | Joe Sacco (interim) |
| Captain | Brad Marchand |
| Minor league affiliates | Providence Bruins (AHL) Maine Mariners (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 6 (1928–29, 1938–39, 1940–41, 1969–70, 1971–72, 2010–11) |
| Conference championships | 5 (1987–88, 1989–90, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2018–19) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 4 (1989–90, 2013–14, 2019–20, 2022–23) |
| Division championships | 27 (1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1992–93, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2019–20, 2022–23) |
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team from Boston. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Bruins are part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
The team started in 1924. This makes them the third-oldest active team in the NHL. They are also the oldest NHL team in the United States. The Bruins are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams. The other five are the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins have won the Stanley Cup championship six times. This ties them for fourth-most wins with the Blackhawks. Only the Canadiens (24), Maple Leafs (13), and Red Wings (11) have won more. For a U.S.-based NHL team, they are tied for second-most Stanley Cups. The Bruins have also won the Presidents' Trophy four times. Their most recent win was in 2022–23. That season, they earned 135 points, which is the most in NHL history for a single season.
The Bruins first played at the Boston Arena. This arena is now called Matthews Arena. It's the oldest indoor ice hockey building still used for the sport. After that, the team played at the Boston Garden for 67 seasons, from 1928 to 1995. Then, they moved to their current home, the TD Garden.
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History of the Boston Bruins
How the Bruins Started (1924–1942)
In 1924, the NHL decided to add teams in the United States. A sports promoter named Thomas Duggan helped make this happen. He sold one team to Boston grocery owner Charles Adams. This team became the Boston Bruins. They were the first NHL team in the U.S. Adams hired Art Ross, a former star player, as the team's general manager.
Ross chose "Bruins" as the team's nickname. This name comes from classic folk tales about brown bears. The team's first uniforms were brown and yellow. These colors came from Adams' grocery store chain, First National Stores.
On December 1, 1924, the Bruins played their first NHL game in the U.S. They beat the Montreal Maroons 2–1 at Boston Arena. Smokey Harris scored the first Bruins goal. However, the team struggled that first season, finishing last. They played three more seasons at the Arena before moving to Boston Garden.
In their second season (1925–26), the Bruins improved a lot. They had a winning record but just missed the playoffs. For their third season, Art Ross brought in several star players. One of them was defenseman Eddie Shore. Shore became one of the greatest players in NHL history. The Bruins made the playoffs for the first time. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Ottawa Senators.
The 1928–29 season was the first at Boston Garden. In 1929, the Bruins won their first Stanley Cup. They beat the New York Rangers in two games. Key players on this team included Shore, Harry Oliver, Dit Clapper, and goaltender Tiny Thompson.
In 1929–30, the Bruins had an amazing regular season. They won 38 games and lost only 5. This is still the best winning percentage in NHL history. But they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Bruins of the 1930s were very strong. They included Shore, Thompson, and Clapper. In 1939, they won their second Stanley Cup. Goalie Tiny Thompson was traded for a new player, Frank Brimsek. Brimsek had a fantastic first season. He won two major awards and was nicknamed "Mr. Zero." The team also had the "Kraut line" of center Milt Schmidt, right winger Bobby Bauer, and left winger Woody Dumart.
In 1941, the Bruins won their third Stanley Cup. They finished first in the regular season and lost only eight games. This was their last Stanley Cup win for 29 years. World War II affected the team greatly. Brimsek and the "Krauts" joined the military. They missed many years of their hockey careers.
The "Original Six" Era (1942–1967)
By 1942, the NHL had only six teams left. These teams became known as the "Original Six".
In 1944, Bruins player Herb Cain set an NHL record with 82 points in a season. However, the Bruins did not make the playoffs that year.
After World War II, the stars returned for the 1945–46 season. Dit Clapper led the team back to the Stanley Cup Finals as a player-coach. He retired after the next season. He was the first player to play twenty NHL seasons. The Bruins struggled in the playoffs for a few years.
In the 1950s, the team's owner, Weston Adams, sold the Bruins to Walter A. Brown. Brown also owned the Boston Celtics. The Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Finals three times in the 1950s. But they lost to the Montreal Canadiens each time. From 1947 to 1967, the Bruins had only four winning seasons. They missed the playoffs for eight years in a row (1960 to 1967).
On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history. He became the first black NHL player when he stepped onto the ice for the Bruins. He played 45 games for the team. The "Uke Line" of Johnny Bucyk, Vic Stasiuk, and Bronco Horvath joined the team in 1957. They helped the Bruins have some good offensive seasons in the late 1950s.
Expansion and the "Big Bad Bruins" (1967–1979)
Weston Adams bought the Bruins back in 1964. He signed a future superstar, defenseman Bobby Orr. Orr joined the league in 1966. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year. Even with Orr, the Bruins missed the playoffs that season.
The next season, Boston started a record-breaking streak. They made the playoffs for 29 seasons in a row. The Bruins also traded for forwards Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, and Fred Stanfield. This trade is considered one of the best in hockey history for the Bruins. Esposito became the league's top goal scorer. He was the first NHL player to get over 100 points in a season. With other stars like Bucyk, John McKenzie, Derek Sanderson, and goalie Gerry Cheevers, the "Big Bad Bruins" became one of the best teams in the league.
In 1970, the Bruins ended a 29-year Stanley Cup drought. They beat the St. Louis Blues in four games in the Finals. Bobby Orr scored the game-winning goal in overtime. That season, Orr won four major awards. No other player has ever done that in one season.
The Bruins were incredibly strong in 1970–71. They had seven of the league's top ten scorers. This has not happened since. They also set a record for wins in a season. Many thought they would win the Cup again. But they lost to the Canadiens in seven games.
The next season, Esposito and Orr were again the top two scorers. Boston won the Stanley Cup again. They beat the New York Rangers in six games in the Finals.
The 1972–73 season brought many changes. Coach Sinden became the general manager. Several key players left to join another league. The Adams family, who had owned the team since the 1920s, sold it. The Bruins lost in the first round of the playoffs. In 1974, the Bruins finished first in the regular season. They had three players with over 100 points. But they lost in the 1974 Final to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Don Cherry became the new coach in 1974–75. The Bruins became known as the "Lunch Pail A.C." They were a tough team with players like Gregg Sheppard, Terry O'Reilly, and Peter McNab. This was also Bobby Orr's last full season before knee injuries ended his career. The Bruins lost in the first round of the playoffs.
The Bruins traded Esposito for Brad Park, Jean Ratelle, and Joe Zanussi. Orr left as a free agent. Goalie Gerry Cheevers returned in 1977. The Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Finals again but were swept by the Canadiens. The same thing happened in 1978. The Bruins had 11 players score 20 or more goals, an NHL record. But they lost to Montreal in six games. After that, Johnny Bucyk retired.
The 1979 playoff series against the Canadiens was tough. In the final game, the Bruins were winning. But they got a penalty for too many men on the ice. Montreal tied the game and won in overtime. Coach Cherry was fired after this loss.
The Ray Bourque Era (1979–2000)
The 1979–80 season brought a new coach and a new star. The Bruins traded for a draft pick that became Ray Bourque. He became one of the greatest defensemen ever. Bourque was the face of the Bruins for over two decades. The Bruins made the playoffs every year in the 1980s. They had stars like Bourque, Rick Middleton, and Cam Neely. In 1982–83, they had the best record in the league. But they didn't reach the Finals.
Bourque, Neely, and Keith Crowder led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1988. They played against the Edmonton Oilers but lost in four games. Boston returned to the Finals in 1990. They had Neely, Bourque, and goalie Andy Moog. But they lost to the Oilers again, this time in five games.
In 1991 and 1992, the Bruins lost in the Conference Finals to the Pittsburgh Penguins. After 1992–93, the Bruins didn't get past the second round of the playoffs until they won the Stanley Cup in 2011.
The 1992–93 season was disappointing. The Bruins were swept in the first round by the Buffalo Sabres. However, Bourque was named to the NHL All-Star First Team.
The 1995 season was the Bruins' last at the Boston Garden. They moved to the FleetCenter, now called the TD Garden. In the 1996 playoffs, the Bruins lost in the first round.
In 1997, Boston missed the playoffs for the first time in 30 years. This ended a record for most consecutive playoff appearances. They lost in the first round of the 1998 playoffs. In 1999, they won their first-round series but lost in the second round.
The New Millennium (2000–2015)
In the 1999–2000 season, the Bruins finished last in their division and missed the playoffs. The team made some changes, including hiring Mike Keenan as coach. But they missed the playoffs again in 2000–01.
The 2001–02 season was better. The Bruins won their division title. Key players included Joe Thornton, Sergei Samsonov, and Bill Guerin. But they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs.
In 2002–03, the Bruins lost to the New Jersey Devils in the playoffs. In 2003–04, they won another division title. They had a 3–1 lead in their playoff series against the Canadiens. But Montreal came back to win three games in a row and upset the Bruins.
The 2004–05 NHL season was canceled due to a lockout. After that, the Bruins signed star defenseman Zdeno Chara and center Marc Savard. But the 2007 season ended with the team in last place.
Claude Julien became the new coach for the 2008 season. The Bruins made the playoffs. Young players like Milan Lucic and David Krejci showed great promise.
In 2008–09, the Bruins had the best record in the Eastern Conference. They beat the Canadiens in the playoffs but lost to the Carolina Hurricanes.
On January 1, 2010, the Bruins won the 2010 NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. They beat the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime. They made the playoffs but lost a series after leading 3–0. This was only the third time in NHL history a team lost after such a big lead.
In the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Bruins had an amazing run. They beat the Montreal Canadiens and swept the Philadelphia Flyers. Then they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the Vancouver Canucks and won in seven games. This was their first Stanley Cup since 1972. The 2010–11 Bruins were the first NHL team to win three Game 7s in one playoff run.
After their Cup win, the Bruins finished second in the Eastern Conference in 2011–12. But they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs.
In the 2013 playoffs, the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games. They then beat the New York Rangers and swept the Pittsburgh Penguins. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals again, playing against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Bruins lost in six games.
In the 2013–14 season, the Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy for having the best record in the league. But they lost to the Canadiens in the second round of the playoffs.
The 2014–15 season was tough. The Bruins missed the playoffs by just two points. They became the third team to miss the playoffs after winning the Presidents' Trophy the year before.
The Don Sweeney Era (2015–Present)
In 2015, Don Sweeney became the Bruins' new general manager. On January 8, 2016, the Bruins reached a big milestone. They got their 3,000th win in team history. This is a record shared only with the Canadiens. However, the Bruins missed the playoffs for the second year in a row in 2015–16.
During the 2016–17 season, the Bruins fired coach Claude Julien. Bruce Cassidy took over as interim coach. The team played much better under Cassidy, finishing third in their division. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2014. But they lost to the Ottawa Senators in six games.
Cassidy returned as head coach for the 2017–18 season. The Bruins had a great record and made the playoffs again. They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. But they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round. Young players like Jake DeBrusk and Charlie McAvoy played very well.
In the 2018–19 season, the Bruins finished second in their division. They acquired Charlie Coyle and Marcus Johansson during the season. In the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, they again beat the Maple Leafs in seven games. They then defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets and swept the Carolina Hurricanes. This sent them to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the St. Louis Blues in a rematch of the 1970 Finals. This time, the Blues won in seven games.
During the 2019–20 season, the Bruins were the best team in the league. The season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it resumed, the Bruins were awarded the Presidents' Trophy. David Pastrnak won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for most goals. In the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Bruins won their first round but lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round.
In the 2020–21 season, the Bruins made the playoffs. They beat the Washington Capitals but lost to the New York Islanders. The next season, they made the playoffs as a wild card team. But they were defeated by the Hurricanes. After the season, coach Cassidy was fired. Jim Montgomery was hired as the new head coach.
The 2022–23 season was historic for the Bruins. They broke several NHL records. They had the longest home winning streak to start a season (14 games). They were the fastest team to reach 100 points and 50 wins in NHL history. They also set new all-time records for most wins (65) and points (135) in a season. However, despite their amazing regular season, they lost to the Florida Panthers in seven games in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
In the 2023–24 season, the Bruins finished second in their division. They eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. But they were again eliminated by the Florida Panthers, this time in six games.
Team Information
Logo and Uniforms
Since 1948, the Bruins' main logo has been a black and gold wheel with the letter "B" in the middle. This design is a nod to Boston's nickname, "The Hub." The logo has been updated several times. The current version was set in 2007. It features a black circle and "B" with gold spokes.
The Bruins also have an alternate logo. It shows a walking bear with the team name around it. This logo was first used from 1924 to 1932. A modern version became the team's secondary logo in 2007.
The Bruins' original colors were brown and gold. They wore brown uniforms at first. Then they switched to white uniforms with brown and gold stripes. In 1935–36, they changed brown to black. They have mostly used black and gold since then.
Over the years, the uniforms have changed many times. They've had different stripe patterns and logos. For special games like the Winter Classic, they sometimes wear throwback uniforms. For their 100th anniversary season (2023–24), they unveiled new uniforms. These uniforms featured a special "Centennial gold" color and stripes representing their six Stanley Cups.
Ownership
The team's founder, Charles Adams, owned the team until 1936. Later, the team was bought by the Boston Garden-Arena Corporation. Boston Celtics founder Walter A. Brown ran the team from 1951 until his death in 1964.
In 1973, Storer Broadcasting bought the Bruins. In 1975, an ownership group led by Jeremy Jacobs bought the team. Jacobs has been the owner ever since. He also owns the TD Garden, where the Bruins play. He is a partner in the New England Sports Network (NESN).
Under Jacobs' ownership, the Bruins have been very competitive. They made the playoffs for 20 seasons in a row with him as owner. They won the Stanley Cup once in 2011, which was his 36th year as owner. They have reached the Stanley Cup Finals seven times under his ownership.
The current leaders in the Bruins' front office are:
- Jeremy Jacobs: Owner
- Charlie Jacobs: Principal
- Don Sweeney: General Manager
- Cam Neely: President
- Harry Sinden: Senior Advisor to the Owner
Training Facilities
The Bruins used to train at the Ristuccia Ice Arena in Wilmington, Massachusetts. In 2016, they moved to the Warrior Ice Arena in Boston. This is where they currently train and practice.
Bruins' Mascots
Blades the Bruin is the Bruins' official team mascot. He is an anthropomorphic (human-like) bear. Blades often travels around Boston to help raise money for the Bruins Foundation.
Team Songs
When Bruins games were first shown on TV in 1967, the song "Nutty" by The Ventures was used as the opening music. This song has been linked to the Bruins ever since.
At the arena, the organist used to play "Paree" before each period and after each goal. Since 1998, the song "Kernkraft 400 (Sport Chant Stadium Remix)" by Zombie Nation is played after Bruins goals.
Season-by-Season Record
This table shows the Bruins' results for their last five completed seasons. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2019–20 | 70 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 100 | 227 | 174 | 1st, Atlantic | Lost in second round, 1–4 (Lightning) |
| 2020–21 | 56 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 73 | 168 | 136 | 3rd, East | Lost in second round, 2–4 (Islanders) |
| 2021–22 | 82 | 51 | 26 | 5 | 107 | 255 | 220 | 4th, Atlantic | Lost in first round, 3–4 (Hurricanes) |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 65 | 12 | 5 | 135 | 305 | 177 | 1st, Atlantic | Lost in first round, 3–4 (Panthers) |
| 2024 | 82 | 47 | 20 | 15 | 109 | 267 | 224 | 2nd, Atlantic | Lost in second round, 2–4 (Panthers) |
Players and Personnel
Current Roster
Updated December 21, 2022
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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| 37 |  |
Patrice Bergeron (C) | C | R | 39 | 2003 | L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec |
| 25 |  |
Brandon Carlo | D | R | 28 | 2015 | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 75 | |
Connor Clifton | D | R | 30 | 2018 | Long Branch, New Jersey |
| 13 | |
Charlie Coyle | C | R | 33 | 2019 | Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| 74 | |
Jake DeBrusk | LW | L | 28 | 2015 | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 47 | |
Matt Filipe  |
LW | L | 27 | 2021 | Newton, Massachusetts |
| 17 | |
Nick Foligno | LW | L | 37 | 2021 | Buffalo, New York |
| 28 | |
Derek Forbort | D | L | 33 | 2021 | Duluth, Minnesota |
| 11 | |
Trent Frederic | C | L | 27 | 2016 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 10 | |
A. J. Greer | LW | L | 28 | 2022 | Joliette, Quebec |
| 48 | |
Matt Grzelcyk | D | L | 31 | 2012 | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| 71 | |
Taylor Hall | LW | L | 33 | 2021 | Calgary, Alberta |
| 46 |  |
David Krejci (A) | C | R | 39 | 2022 | Šternberk, Czechoslovakia |
| 27 |  |
Hampus Lindholm | D | L | 31 | 2022 | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| 63 | |
Brad Marchand (A) | LW | L | 37 | 2006 | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 73 | |
Charlie McAvoy | D | R | 27 | 2016 | Long Beach, New York |
| 92 | |
Tomas Nosek | C | L | 32 | 2021 | Pardubice, Czechoslovakia |
| 88 | |
David Pastrnak | RW | R | 29 | 2014 | Havířov, Czech Republic |
| 12 | |
Craig Smith | RW | R | 35 | 2020 | Madison, Wisconsin |
| 1 | |
Jeremy Swayman | G | L | 26 | 2017 | Anchorage, Alaska |
| 35 | |
Linus Ullmark | G | L | 31 | 2021 | Lugnvik, Sweden |
| 18 | |
Pavel Zacha | C | L | 28 | 2022 | Brno, Czech Republic |
| 67 | |
Jakub Zboril | D | L | 28 | 2015 | Brno, Czech Republic |
Team Captains
The Boston Bruins have had many great leaders as team captains throughout their history.
- Sprague Cleghorn, 1925–1928
- Lionel Hitchman, 1928–1931
- George Owen, 1931–1932
- Dit Clapper, 1932–1933; 1939–1944
- Marty Barry, 1933–34
- Nels Stewart, 1934–35
- Eddie Shore, 1935–36
- Red Beattie, 1936–37
- Cooney Weiland, 1937–1939
- Bill Cowley, 1944–1945
- Jack Crawford, 1945–1946
- Bobby Bauer, 1946–1947
- Milt Schmidt, 1947–1954
- Ed Sandford, 1954–1955
- Fernie Flaman, 1955–1961
- Don McKenney, 1961–1963
- Leo Boivin, 1963–1966
- Johnny Bucyk, 1966–1967; 1973–1977
- Wayne Cashman, 1977–1983
- Terry O'Reilly, 1983–1985
- Ray Bourque and Rick Middleton, 1985–1988 (co-captains)
- Ray Bourque, 1988–2000
- Jason Allison, 2000–2001
- Joe Thornton, 2002–2005
- Zdeno Chara, 2006–2020
- Patrice Bergeron, 2021–2023
- Brad Marchand, 2023–present
Head Coaches
On November 19, 2024, the Bruins named assistant coach Joe Sacco as their interim head coach.
General Managers
Don Sweeney became the Bruins' general manager on May 20, 2015.
Presidents
- Charles F. Adams, 1924 – 1936
- Weston W. Adams, Sr., 1936–1951
- Walter A. Brown, 1951 – 1964
- Weston W. Adams, Sr., 1964 – 1969
- Weston W. Adams, Jr., 1969 – 1975
- Paul A. Mooney, 1975 – 1987
- William D. Hassett, Jr., 1987 – 1988
- Harry Sinden, 1988 – 2006
- Cam Neely, 2010 – present
Team and League Honors
Retired Numbers
The Boston Bruins honor their greatest players by retiring their jersey numbers. This means no other player on the team will ever wear that number again.
| No. | Player | Position | Career | No. retirement |
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| 2 | Eddie Shore | D | 1926–1940 | January 1, 1947 |
| 3 | Lionel Hitchman 1 | D | 1925–1934 | February 22, 1934 |
| 4 | Bobby Orr | D | 1966–1976 | January 9, 1979 |
| 5 | Aubrey "Dit" Clapper | RW, D | 1927–1947 | February 12, 1947 |
| 7 | Phil Esposito | C | 1967–1975 | December 3, 1987 |
| 8 | Cam Neely | RW | 1986–1996 | January 12, 2004 |
| 9 | Johnny Bucyk | LW | 1957–1978 | March 13, 1980 |
| 15 | Milt Schmidt | C | 1936–1955 | March 13, 1980 |
| 16 | Rick Middleton | RW | 1976–1988 | November 29, 2018 |
| 22 | Willie O'Ree | LW | 1957–1958, 1960–1961 | January 18, 2022 |
| 24 | Terry O'Reilly | RW | 1972–1985 | October 24, 2002 |
| 77 | Ray Bourque | D | 1979–2000 | October 4, 2001 |
Notes:
- 1 Hitchman was the first player to have his number retired by the Bruins. He was also the second in the NHL and in all of North American professional sports.
- The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's number 99 for all teams in 2000.
Hall of Famers
Many Bruins players and team builders have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is a special place for the best people in hockey history.
Players
- Dave Andreychuk
- Marty Barry
- Bobby Bauer
- Leo Boivin
- Ray Bourque
- Frank Brimsek
- Johnny Bucyk
- Billy Burch
- Gerry Cheevers
- Dit Clapper
- Sprague Cleghorn
- Paul Coffey
- Roy Conacher
- Bun Cook
- Bill Cowley
- Cy Denneny
- Woody Dumart
- Phil Esposito
- Fernie Flaman
- Frank Frederickson
- Jarome Iginla
- Busher Jackson
- Tom Johnson
- Duke Keats
- Guy Lapointe
- Brian Leetch
- Harry Lumley
- Mickey MacKay
- Sylvio Mantha
- Joe Mullen
- Cam Neely
- Adam Oates
- Harry Oliver
- Bobby Orr
- Brad Park
- Bernie Parent
- Jacques Plante
- Babe Pratt
- Bill Quackenbush
- Jean Ratelle
- Mark Recchi
- Art Ross
- Terry Sawchuk
- Milt Schmidt
- Eddie Shore
- Babe Siebert
- Hooley Smith
- Allan Stanley
- Nels Stewart
- Tiny Thompson
- Rogie Vachon
- Cooney Weiland
Builders
These people helped build and manage the Bruins team.
- Charles Adams
- Weston Adams
- Walter A. Brown
- Pat Burns
- Willie O'Ree
- Harry Sinden
Franchise Leaders
These are some of the top players in Bruins history based on their stats.
All-Time Regular Season Scoring Leaders
These players have scored the most points for the Bruins in regular season games.
- * – current Bruins player
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game
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All-Time Playoff Scoring Leaders
These players have scored the most points for the Bruins in playoff games.
- * – current Bruins player
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game
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All-Time Leading Goaltenders
These goalies have the most wins in Bruins history.
- * – current Bruins player
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OT = Overtime losses; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; * = current Bruins player
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NHL Awards and Trophies
The Bruins and their players have won many awards from the National Hockey League.
- 1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1940–41, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2018–19
Art Ross Trophy (Most Points)
- Phil Esposito: 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74
- Bobby Orr: 1969–70, 1974–75
- Joe Thornton: 2005–06
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Dedication)
- Charlie Simmer: 1985–86
- Gord Kluzak: 1989–90
- Cam Neely: 1993–94
- Phil Kessel: 2006–07
Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year)
- Frank Brimsek: 1938–39
- Jack Gelineau: 1949–50
- Larry Regan: 1956–57
- Bobby Orr: 1966–67
- Derek Sanderson: 1967–68
- Ray Bourque: 1979–80
- Sergei Samsonov: 1997–98
- Andrew Raycroft: 2003–04
Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP)
- Bobby Orr: 1969–70, 1971–72
- Tim Thomas: 2010–11
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward)
- Steve Kasper: 1981–82
- Patrice Bergeron: 2011–12, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2021–22, 2022–23
Hart Memorial Trophy (League MVP)
- Eddie Shore: 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1937–38
- Bill Cowley: 1940–41, 1942–43
- Milt Schmidt: 1950–51
- Phil Esposito: 1968–69, 1973–74
- Bobby Orr: 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72
- Joe Thornton: 2005–06
Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year)
- Don Cherry: 1975–76
- Pat Burns: 1997–98
- Claude Julien: 2008–09
- Bruce Cassidy: 2019–20
- Jim Montgomery: 2022–23
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best Defenseman)
- Bobby Orr: 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75
- Ray Bourque: 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1993–94
- Zdeno Chara: 2008–09
King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Leadership and Community Service)
- Ray Bourque: 1991–92
- Dave Poulin: 1992–93
- Patrice Bergeron: 2012–13
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship and Skill)
- Bobby Bauer: 1939–40, 1940–41, 1946–47
- Don McKenny: 1959–60
- John Bucyk: 1970–71, 1973–74
- Jean Ratelle: 1975–76
- Rick Middleton: 1981–82
Lester B. Pearson Award (Most Outstanding Player, voted by players)
- Phil Esposito: 1970–71, 1972–73
- Bobby Orr: 1974–75
Lester Patrick Trophy (Service to Hockey in the U.S.)
- Charles F. Adams: 1966–67
- Walter A. Brown: 1967–68
- Eddie Shore: 1969–70
- Cooney Weiland: 1971–72
- John Bucyk: 1976–77
- Phil Esposito: 1977–78
- Bobby Orr: 1978–79
- Milt Schmidt: 1995–96
- Harry Sinden: 1998–99
- Willie O'Ree: 2002–03
- Ray Bourque: 2002–03
- Cam Neely: 2009–10
Mark Messier Leadership Award (Great Leadership)
- Zdeno Chara: 2010–11
- Patrice Bergeron: 2020–21
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (Most Goals)
- David Pastrnak: 2019–20
NHL Foundation Player Award (Community Service)
- Patrice Bergeron: 2013–14
NHL Leading Scorer (before Art Ross Trophy)
- Herb Cain: 1943–44
- Bill Cowley: 1940–41
- Milt Schmidt: 1939–40
- Cooney Weiland: 1929–30
Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender)
- Tiny Thompson: 1929–30, 1932–33, 1935–36, 1937–38
- Frank Brimsek: 1938–39, 1941–42
- Pete Peeters: 1982–83
- Tim Thomas: 2008–09, 2010–11
- Tuukka Rask: 2013–14
- Linus Ullmark: 2022–23
William M. Jennings Trophy (Fewest Goals Allowed)
- Andy Moog and Rejean Lemelin: 1989–90
- Tim Thomas and Manny Fernandez: 2008–09
- Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak: 2019–20
- Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman: 2022–23
Team Awards
The Bruins give out special awards to their players at the end of each season.
- Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy
Best player in home games - Seventh Player Award
Player who played better than expected - Eddie Shore Award
Player with the most effort and determination - John P. Bucyk Award
For community service - Bruins Radio Network Three-Star Awards
For being chosen as a top player in games most often
Franchise Individual Records
These are some of the all-time records held by individual Bruins players.
- Most goals in a season: Phil Esposito, 76 (1970–71)
- Most assists in a season: Bobby Orr, 102 (1970–71)
- Most points in a season: Phil Esposito, 152 (1970–71)
- Most penalty minutes in a season: Jay Miller, 304 (1987–88)
- Lowest goals against average in a season (goalie): Frank Brimsek, 1.56 (1938–39)
- Most points per game in a season: Bill Cowley, 1.97 (1943–44)
- Most points in a season by a defenseman: Bobby Orr, 139 (1970–71)
- Most points in a season by a rookie: Joe Juneau, 102 (1992–93)
- Most wins in a season (goalie): Pete Peeters, 40 (1982–83); Linus Ullmark, 40 (2022–23)
- Most shutouts in a season (goalie): Hal Winkler, 15 (1927–28)
- Consecutive games played streak: John Bucyk, 418 (January 23, 1969 – March 2, 1975)
- Longest point scoring streak: Bronco Horvath, 22 games, (1959–60)
- Highest save percentage in a season (goalie): Tim Thomas, .938 (2010–11)
- Longest winning streak by a goaltender, one season: Gilles Gilbert, 17 (1975–76)
Media and Broadcasters
You can watch and listen to Boston Bruins games on these channels:
- NESN (New England Sports Network)
- Judd Sirott: TV play-by-play
- Andy Brickley: TV color analyst
- Andrew Raycroft: Rinkside reporter
- Adam Pellerin: Rinkside reporter
- 98.5 The Sports Hub
- Ryan Johnston: Radio play-by-play
- Bob Beers: Radio color analyst
Images for kids
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Eddie Shore as a member of the Boston Bruins.
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Tiny Thompson was the goaltender for the Bruins from 1928 to 1938. He helped the team win its first Stanley Cup in 1929.
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In 1951, Walter A. Brown purchased the Boston Bruins from Weston Adams.
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Terry O'Reilly was drafted by the Bruins in 1971. He played his entire career with the Bruins from 1971 to 1985.
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Ray Bourque, shown in 1981, led the Bruins to two Stanley Cup Finals appearances in 1988 and 1990.
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The Bruins acquired Zdeno Chara on July 1, 2006, naming him the new team captain.
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Milan Lucic with the Stanley Cup after the Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals.
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The Bruins were the 2013 Eastern Conference champions.
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Charlie McAvoy and other players warming up prior to a game in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Former Bruins winger and current president Cam Neely, and owner Jeremy Jacobs.
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Blades the Bruin serves as the official mascot for the Boston Bruins.
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Several Boston Bruins wearing their 2010 Winter Classic jerseys.
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Phil Esposito holds the franchise record for most goals in a season (76) and most points in a season (152).
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Banners of the Bruins' retired numbers hang at the TD Garden.
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See also
In Spanish: Boston Bruins para niños
- Bruins–Canadiens rivalry
- List of Boston Bruins award winners
- List of Boston Bruins records
- Sports in Massachusetts
- Sports in Boston
- The Sports Museum (at TD Garden)
