Showing posts with label phil esposito. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phil esposito. Show all posts
Friday, June 5, 2026

NHL 3 Star Time Warp: February 8, 1975

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From our "NHL 3 Star Time Warp" series on our Facebook Page : A look back at the 3 stars from NHL games played on February 8, 1975...
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...
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...
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Jacques Plante’s Smashing Debut With the Boston Bruins

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When Jacques Plante joined the Boston Bruins late in the 1972-73 season, few could have predicted just how memorable his short stint would ...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Bobby Hull’s 6-Point Explosion vs. Leafs Help Power Historic 1965-66 Season

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During the 1965-66 NHL season, Bobby Hull delivered one of the most dominant offensive performances of his legendary career. The Chicago Bl...
Thursday, March 5, 2026

Defenseman Carol Vadnais Scores Hat Trick For Rangers In Wild 8-6 Loss To Maple Leafs (1976)

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When the Boston Bruins traded Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais to the New York Rangers on November 7, 1975, the return package included sta...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Wayne Connelly’s Hat Trick Leads North Stars to First-Ever Win Over Canadiens

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On March 4, 1968, the Minnesota North Stars hosted the Montreal Canadiens at the Metropolitan Sports Center for their final meeting of the ...
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Don Marcotte Lights Up Christmas Day 1970 With Two Shorties and the Game Winner

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On December 25, 1970, the Pittsburgh Penguins visited the Boston Garden for a rare Christmas Day NHL matchup against the powerhouse Boston ...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Bill Clement Leads Atlanta Flames Past Rangers on New Year’s Eve 1976

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On December 31, 1976, the Atlanta Flames rang in the New Year in style at Madison Square Garden with a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers. Th...
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...
Sunday, August 10, 2025

Esposito, Hull, Howe: The Race to the NHL’s First 100-Point Season

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Before 1968-69, no NHL player had ever scored 100 points in a single season. The closest came in the mid-60s: Bobby Hull with 97 points in ...
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, November 26, 2024

Phil Esposito as a New York Ranger

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Phil Esposito is best known for his time in the NHL with the Boston Bruins but he had some productive years with the New York Rangers at th...