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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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Charlie Coyle Adds Spark to Bruins’ Top-Six
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Charlie Coyle has never shied away from responsibility during his time with the Boston Bruins, and his recent promotion to the top six has been no exception. Playing with Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm, Coyle has really found his groove, showing off his versatility and stepping up his game alongside two of the Bruins’ more talented forwards. The 2024-25 season didn’t get off to the best start for Coyle or the Bruins. With just seven goals and nine points through his first 34 games, it was a far cry from his stellar season last year, when he put up 25…

Looking Back on the Bruins’ Biggest Win of 2024
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The Boston Bruins have three games remaining in the 2024 calendar year. They have a home and away set against the Columbus Blue Jackets this Friday and Saturday, and then they will head down to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals in a New Year’s Eve matinée. As the year winds down, it feels appropriate to look back on the ups and downs the Bruins have been through over the past 365(ish) days. One big win stands out over the last year, that being their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of their first-round series…

How the Bruins Can Address the Third Line Center Role
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Until the NHL roster freeze ends on Dec. 28, no moves can be made and players can’t be called up. For now, Boston Bruins head coach Joe Sacco has managed to shuffle his lines, and one line has started to click, and it has created a ripple effect down the lineup. Bruins’ New-Look Second Line  It is all about fine-tuning and finding the right spark. Right now, that spark is the second line of Charlie Coyle, Brad Marchand, and Elias Lindholm, the perfect blend of defense that can translate to offense. They were a large part of the Bruins’ victory…

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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.