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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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Bruins Down Canadiens 6-3 in Their Centennial Game
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The mood was festive at TD Garden on Sunday (Dec. 1) afternoon for the Boston Bruins Centennial Game against the Montreal Canadiens. Fans were buzzing, legends like Johnny Bucyk and Ken Dryden were present for the ceremonial faceoff, and it was yet another chapter in the storied rivalry between perennial rivals. In the end, the Bruins fed off the energy in what was mostly a rout, winning 6-3. Boston’s Scoring Drought Gone for the Day There has been a lot of hubbub regarding the Bruins’ inability to tally goals this season. Coming into Sunday’s date, the beleaguered group sported the…

Bruins’ David Pastrnak to Play in 700th Career Game
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Sunday’s (Dec. 1) game between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens means a bit more than just a typical regular season game, aside from the usual two points in the standings on the line. It marks 100 years to the day of the Bruins’ first ever NHL game – a 2-1 win over the Montreal Maroons on Dec. 1, 1924. It is a milestone that only two other franchises have reached (Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens), signifying another important day for a team that has a ton of historic moments. However, it’s not just a big game for the…

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Rangers, Canucks, Bruins
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche provided injury updates on several players. Meanwhile, are the New York Rangers regretting the way they handled their trade memo to the rest of the NHL? The Vancouver Canucks won’t make a move out of desperation, and will the Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand actually part ways before the end of this season? Avalanche Injury Updates The Colorado Avalanche’s injury woes continue to mount, with absences now extending to key players like Josh Manson, who is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Manson, a crucial piece of the Avalanche’s blue line, exited Friday’s…

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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.