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The Boston Bruins are the oldest US-based club in the National Hockey League, joining in 1924. They’ve won six Stanley Cups, tying them for fourth-most, and are one of the Original Six NHL clubs. Founded by Vermont grocer tycoon, Charles Francis Adams, former player and Montreal sports store manager Art Ross was the team’s first general manager. They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena. Their last Stanley Cup championship occurred in 2011.

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Senators, Bruins, Oilers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas spoke with the media about the Pittsbrugh Penguins’ plans moving forward and particular players. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane is looking for term on his next contract. Does that rule out a return to Detroit? Did the Edmonton Oilers make a huge mistake heading into the postseason? Finally, as the Ottawa Senators look to address their goaltending in the offseason, will they be reaching out to the Boston Bruins? Dubas on Ryan Graves, Kris Letang, and Sidney Crosby In his post-season address, Penguins GM Kyle Dubas offered updates on a few key players. First, he…

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins 2024 Playoff Series Preview
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round series is set. They will take on one of their arch-rivals, the Boston Bruins, for the third time in the Auston Matthews era (2016-17). The rivalry between these two teams has been excellent for the past few decades, but this is also the dragon that needs to be slayed by the Maple Leafs core. In the past two playoff series, the Bruins have gotten the better of their counterpart, and it marked the start of the team’s continual first-round exits. However, this year is a bit different for Toronto. Yes, the core still has the…

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
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The NHL regular season has concluded, with the playoffs set to begin tomorrow. We covered who’s hot and who’s not in the Western Conference entering the postseason. Now let’s do the same for the Eastern Conference.  New York Rangers: Hot, But With Red Flags It was a historic season for the New York Rangers, as they finished with a 55-23-4 record and 114 points, good for the Presidents’ Trophy and first place in the Eastern Conference. They didn’t slow down in the regular season’s final weeks, finishing with a 7-3-0 record across their last ten games. However, there are some red flags.  The Rangers…

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Boston Bruins 50-Goal Scorers
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Throughout the 96-year history of the Boston Bruins franchise, there have been 11 different instances of a player reaching the 50-goal mark. Those 11 instances of 50-plus goals are made up of five different players who will forever live in Bruins’ history as legends. Interestingly enough, the 11 different 50-plus…

 

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Bruins FAQ

What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.