Showing posts with label bobby orr. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bobby orr. Show all posts
Friday, May 15, 2026

41-Year-Old Gump Worsley Turns Back 63 Bruins Shots In Stunning 1971 Performance

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The 1970-71 Boston Bruins were one of the NHL’s most explosive offensive teams ever assembled. With stars like Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Bobby Orr Dominates as Bruins Crush Kings 11-2 in Boston Blowout

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On November 14, 1971, the Boston Bruins delivered a ruthless performance at Boston Garden, overwhelming the Los Angeles Kings by a staggeri...
Thursday, April 9, 2026

John Bucyk Scores Four, But Bruins Stunned by Expansion Islanders

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On January 18, 1973, what looked like a mismatch on paper turned into one of the most surprising high-scoring games of the season. The powe...
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Perreault’s Opening Night Hat Trick Launches Sabres’ 1974-75 Season

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The 1974-75 NHL season began with a bang at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium as the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Boston Bruins. It was a matchup be...
Friday, September 19, 2025

Gilles Villemure Turns Away All 15 Phil Esposito Shots In 1972 Bruins-Rangers Clash

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On December 14, 1972 , the New York Rangers visited the Boston Garden in a showdown that featured two of the NHL’s biggest names: Phil Espos...
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Derek Sanderson’s 6-Point Explosion vs Toronto Previews 1969 Playoffs

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On March 16, 1969, the Boston Bruins sent a loud and clear message to their upcoming playoff opponents, the Toronto Maple Leafs. After fall...
Friday, September 12, 2025

Gerry Cheevers’ 40-Save Shutout And Wild Brawl Highlight Boston's 10-0 Playoff Win

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On April 2, 1969, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs opened their playoff series with one of the wildest games in Stanley Cup histor...
Monday, September 1, 2025

John McKenzie Fires Up Boston Garden With Hat Trick And Fight (1970)

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On December 20, 1970, the Boston Garden crowd was treated to a classic Johnny McKenzie performance. Known for his grit and scoring touch, M...
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Bobby Orr Begins His Chicago Blackhawks Career With a Three-Point Statement Game

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It never felt quite right seeing Bobby Orr in anything but black and gold. Yet on October 7, 1976, Orr officially began the final chapter o...
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Ken Hodge’s 6 Assist Game Still a Boston Bruins Record

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On February 9, 1971, Ken Hodge turned playmaker and carved his name into Boston Bruins history with a record-setting performance that still...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Bobby Orr Dominates as Bruins Crush Capitals in First Ever Meeting At Boston Garden

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On November 7, 1974, the Boston Bruins hosted the newly formed Washington Capitals at the legendary Boston Garden. The Bruins, hovering aro...
Thursday, March 3, 2016

6 Must Have 1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

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The 1968-69 O-Pee-Chee NHL hockey card set was significant for a few important reasons. It marked the first O-Pee-Chee set since the very ...
Friday, August 22, 2014

In An NHL Without Wayne Gretzky And Mario Lemieux

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There’s no question that the National Hockey League’s record books are dominated by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Between the two, th...
Friday, July 25, 2014

1974-75 NHL Season By The Numbers

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The 1974-75 National Hockey League season featured the Philadelphia Flyers finishing first overall and winning their second Stanley Cup ch...
Monday, May 26, 2014

3 Norris Trophy Winners From The Boston Bruins

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The James Norris Memorial Trophy was introduced to the NHL in 1953-54, awarded to the league’s top defenseman. The inaugural winner of t...