Boston Bruins seasons
Encyclopedia
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins
of the National Hockey League
. This list documents the records and playoff results for all season
s the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Records as of April 11, 2011.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. This list documents the records and playoff results for all season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
s the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924.
| Stanley Cup Champions | Conference Champions | Division Champions/Reg. Season Leader | League Leader |
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Records as of April 11, 2011.
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs (Opponent) |
| 1924–25 | 1924–25 1924–25 Boston Bruins season The 1924–25 Boston Bruins season was the team's first in the NHL. Along with the Montreal Maroons, the Bruins were the first expansion franchise in the NHL and the league’s first American-based club... |
30 | 6 | 24 | 0 | — | 12 | 49 | 119 | 264 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1925–26 | 1925–26 1925–26 Boston Bruins season The 1925–26 Boston Bruins season was the team's second in the NHL. The Bruins finished fourth in the league standings, failing to make the playoffs.-Regular season:See also: 1925–26 NHL season... |
36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | — | 38 | 92 | 85 | 279 | 4th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1926–27 | 1926–27 1926–27 Boston Bruins season The 1926–27 Boston Bruins season was the team's third in the NHL. The Bruins finished second in the American Division, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history... |
44 | 21 | 20 | 3 | — | 45 | 97 | 89 | 521 | 2nd, American | Won in Quarterfinals, 10–5 (TG) (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Won in Semifinals, 3–1 (TG) (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) Lost in Finals, 0–2 (Senators Ottawa Senators (original) The Ottawa Senators were an amateur, and later, professional, ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada which existed from 1883 to 1954. The club was the first hockey club in Ontario, a founding member of the National Hockey League and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934... ) |
| 1927–28 | 1927–28 1927–28 Boston Bruins season The 1927–28 Boston Bruins season was the team's fourth in the NHL. The Bruins finished first in the American Division, marking its first division title in franchise history and its second playoff appearance... |
44 | 20 | 13 | 11 | — | 51 | 77 | 70 | 558 | 1st, American | Lost in Semifinals, 2–5 (TG) (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
| 1928–29 | 1928–29 1928–29 Boston Bruins season The 1928–29 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' fifth season in the NHL. Boston defended its American Division title, and went on to defeat the New York Rangers in the Final to become the third American-based team to become Stanley Cup champions.... |
44 | 26 | 13 | 5 | — | 57 | 89 | 52 | 472 | 1st, American | Won in Semifinals, 3–0 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 2–0 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
| 1929–30 | 1929–30 1929–30 Boston Bruins season The 1929–30 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' sixth season in the NHL. In defending its American Division title for the second straight season, the Bruins took advantage of new rules and its powerhouse lineup to record the best single season winning percentage in NHL history - a record which... |
44 | 38 | 5 | 1 | — | 77 | 179 | 98 | 449 | 1st, American | Won in Semifinals, 3–1 (Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... ) Lost in Finals, 0–2 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1930–31 | 1930–31 1930–31 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in the Semi-Finals.ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
44 | 28 | 10 | 6 | — | 62 | 143 | 90 | 403 | 1st, American | Lost in Semifinals, 2–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1931–32 | 1931–32 1931–32 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 15 | 21 | 12 | — | 42 | 122 | 117 | 373 | 4th, American | Did not qualify |
| 1932–33 | 1932–33 1932–33 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Semi-Finals 3-2 and have lost the Semi-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
48 | 25 | 15 | 8 | — | 58 | 124 | 88 | 517 | 1st, American | Lost in Semifinals, 2–3 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1933–34 | 1933–34 1933–34 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 18 | 25 | 5 | — | 41 | 111 | 130 | 385 | 4th, American | Did not qualify |
| 1934–35 | 1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 26 | 16 | 6 | — | 58 | 129 | 112 | 368 | 1st, American | Lost in Semifinals, 1–3 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1935–36 | 1935–36 1935–36 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Toronto Maple Leafs 8 goals to 6 goals in a two-game total goal series.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 22 | 20 | 6 | — | 50 | 92 | 83 | 397 | 2nd, American | Lost in Quarterfinals, 6–8 (TG) (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1936–37 | 1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 23 | 18 | 7 | — | 53 | 120 | 110 | 303 | 2nd, American | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–2 (Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... ) |
| 1937–38 1937–38 NHL season -European tour:After the Stanley Cup final finished, the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens played a nine-game exhibition series in Europe, becoming the first NHL teams to play outside North America. Six games were played in England, three in France... |
1937–38 1937–38 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Semi-Finals to the Toronto Maple Leafs being swept three games to none.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
48 | 30 | 11 | 7 | — | 67 | 142 | 89 | 284 | 1st, American | Lost in Semifinals, 0–3 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1938–39 | 1938–39 1938–39 Boston Bruins season The 1938–39 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off of a very successful regular season in 1937–38, winning the American Division with a record of 30–11–7, however, they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup semi-finals... |
48 | 36 | 10 | 2 | — | 74 | 156 | 76 | 251 | 1st, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–3 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–1 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1939–40 | 1939–40 1939–40 Boston Bruins season The 1939–40 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' sixteenth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Bruins finished first over-all, but could not repeat as Stanley Cup champions, losing in the playoff semi-final to the New York Rangers.... |
48 | 31 | 12 | 5 | — | 67 | 170 | 98 | 330 | 1st, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 2–4 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
| 1940–41 | 1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... |
48 | 27 | 8 | 13 | — | 67 | 168 | 102 | 246 | 1st, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–3 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–0 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) |
| 1941–42 | 1941–42 1941–42 Boston Bruins season -Regular season:On December 9, 1941, the Chicago Blackhawks-Boston Bruins game would be delayed for over a half hour as United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared that America was at war.-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
48 | 25 | 17 | 6 | — | 56 | 160 | 118 | 349 | 3rd, NHL | Won in Quarterfinals, 2–1 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Lost in Semifinals, 0–2 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) |
| 1942–43 1942–43 NHL season -NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes-Leading goaltenders:... |
1942–43 1942–43 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Semi-Finals 4-1 but lost to the Detroit Red Wings in The Stanley Cup Final however being swept four games to none.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... |
50 | 24 | 17 | 9 | — | 57 | 195 | 176 | 364 | 2nd, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Finals, 0–4 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) |
| 1943–44 | 1943–44 1943–44 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
50 | 19 | 26 | 5 | — | 43 | 223 | 268 | 207 | 5th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1944–45 | 1944–45 1944–45 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
50 | 16 | 30 | 4 | — | 36 | 179 | 219 | 275 | 4th, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) |
| 1945–46 | 1945–46 1945–46 Boston Bruins season The 1945–46 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins 22nd season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Bruins made it to the 1946 Stanley Cup Final only to lose to the rival Montreal Canadiens four games to one.-Game log:-Regular season:... |
50 | 24 | 18 | 8 | — | 56 | 167 | 156 | 273 | 2nd, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1946–47 | 1946–47 1946–47 Boston Bruins season -Regular season:On February 12, 1947, Dit Clapper played his final game with the Boston Bruins. Before the start of the game, Clapper was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was the only active player to be inducted into the Hall.-Game log:... |
60 | 26 | 23 | 11 | — | 63 | 190 | 175 | 463 | 3rd, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1947–48 | 1947–48 1947–48 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
60 | 23 | 24 | 13 | — | 59 | 167 | 168 | 515 | 3rd, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1948–49 | 1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
60 | 29 | 23 | 8 | — | 66 | 178 | 163 | 434 | 2nd, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1949–50 | 1949–50 1949–50 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 22 | 32 | 16 | — | 60 | 198 | 228 | 449 | 5th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1950–51 | 1950–51 1950–51 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 22 | 30 | 18 | — | 62 | 178 | 197 | 656 | 4th, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1951–52 | 1951–52 1951–52 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 25 | 29 | 16 | — | 66 | 162 | 176 | 601 | 4th, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 3–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1952–53 | 1952–53 1952–53 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 28 | 29 | 13 | — | 69 | 152 | 172 | 528 | 3rd, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1953–54 | 1953–54 1953–54 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 32 | 28 | 10 | — | 74 | 177 | 181 | 685 | 4th, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1954–55 | 1954–55 1954–55 Boston Bruins season The 1954–55 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in fourth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 23 wins, 26 losses, and 21 ties for 67 points... |
70 | 23 | 26 | 21 | — | 67 | 169 | 188 | 863 | 4th, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1955–56 | 1955–56 1955–56 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 23 | 34 | 13 | — | 59 | 147 | 185 | 929 | 5th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1956–57 | 1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... |
70 | 34 | 24 | 12 | — | 80 | 195 | 174 | 978 | 3rd, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1957–58 | 1957–58 1957–58 Boston Bruins season The 1957–58 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in fourth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 27 wins, 28 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points... |
70 | 27 | 28 | 15 | — | 69 | 199 | 194 | 849 | 4th, NHL | Won in Semifinals, 4–2 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) Lost in Finals, 2–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1958–59 | 1958–59 1958–59 Boston Bruins season -Offseason:Claimed Jen-Guy Gendron and Gord Redahl from the New York Rangers, Earl Reibel from Chicago.Traded Allan Stanley to Toronto for Jim Morrison.-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
70 | 32 | 29 | 9 | — | 73 | 205 | 215 | 838 | 2nd, NHL | Lost in Semifinals, 3–4 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1959–60 | 1959–60 1959–60 Boston Bruins season The 1959–60 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in fifth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 28 wins, 34 losses, and 8 ties for 64 points.-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
70 | 28 | 34 | 8 | — | 64 | 220 | 241 | 932 | 5th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1960–61 | 1960–61 1960–61 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 15 | 42 | 13 | — | 43 | 176 | 254 | 810 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1961–62 | 1961–62 1961–62 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 15 | 47 | 8 | — | 38 | 177 | 306 | 712 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1962–63 | 1962–63 1962–63 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 14 | 39 | 17 | — | 45 | 198 | 281 | 636 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1963–64 | 1963–64 1963–64 Boston Bruins season The 1963–64 Boston Bruins season was the 40th season for the franchise. The Bruins missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Goaltender Ed Johnston appeared in every game, becoming the final goaltender in NHL history to play every minute of every game.-Game log:-Regular... |
70 | 18 | 40 | 12 | — | 48 | 170 | 212 | 858 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1964–65 | 1964–65 1964–65 Boston Bruins season The 1964–65 Boston Bruins season was the 41st season of operation for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . The Bruins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... |
70 | 21 | 43 | 6 | — | 48 | 166 | 253 | 946 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1965–66 | 1965–66 1965–66 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
70 | 21 | 43 | 6 | — | 48 | 174 | 275 | 787 | 5th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1966–67 | 1966–67 1966–67 Boston Bruins season The 1966–67 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 42nd season in the NHL. The highlight of the season was the NHL debut of Bobby Orr, who was drafted first-overall in the 1966 NHL Amateur Draft... |
70 | 17 | 43 | 10 | — | 44 | 182 | 253 | 764 | 6th, NHL | Did not qualify |
| 1967–68 | 1967–68 1967–68 Boston Bruins season The 1967–68 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 43rd season in the NHL.-Offseason:In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston Bruins that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport... |
74 | 37 | 27 | 10 | — | 84 | 259 | 216 | 1043 | 3rd, East | Lost in Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1968–69 | 1968–69 1968–69 Boston Bruins season The 1968–69 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 45th season in the NHL.-Game log:-Playoffs:Eastern Conference Semi-finalsEastern Conference Finals-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
76 | 42 | 18 | 16 | — | 100 | 303 | 221 | 1297 | 2nd, East | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Semifinals, 2–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1969–70 | 1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... |
76 | 40 | 17 | 19 | — | 99 | 277 | 216 | 1196 | 2nd, East | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) Won in Semifinals, 4–0 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–0 (Blues) |
| 1970–71 | 1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... |
78 | 57 | 14 | 7 | — | 121 | 399 | 207 | 1154 | 1st, East | Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1971–72 | 1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
78 | 54 | 13 | 11 | — | 119 | 330 | 204 | 1112 | 1st, East | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Semifinals, 4–0 (Blues) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–2 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
| 1972–73 | 1972–73 1972–73 Boston Bruins season The 1972–73 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 49th season in the NHL.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:-Claimed from waivers:-Draft picks:... |
78 | 51 | 22 | 5 | — | 107 | 330 | 235 | 1097 | 2nd, East | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
| 1973–74 | 1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... |
78 | 52 | 17 | 9 | — | 113 | 349 | 221 | 968 | 1st, East | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Semifinals, 4–2 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Lost in Finals, 2–4 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1974–75 | 1974–75 1974–75 Boston Bruins season The 1974–75 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 51st season in the NHL.-Game log:g-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:-Claimed from waivers:-Draft picks:... |
80 | 40 | 26 | 14 | — | 94 | 345 | 245 | 1153 | 2nd, Adams | Lost in Preliminary Round, 1–2 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) |
| 1975–76 | 1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... |
80 | 48 | 15 | 17 | — | 113 | 313 | 237 | 1195 | 1st, Adams | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1976–77 | 1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... |
80 | 49 | 23 | 8 | — | 106 | 312 | 240 | 1065 | 1st, Adams | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Semifinals, 4–0 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Finals, 0–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1977–78 | 1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... |
80 | 51 | 18 | 11 | — | 113 | 333 | 218 | 1237 | 1st, Adams | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Finals, 2–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1978–79 | 1978–79 1978–79 Boston Bruins season The 1978–79 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 55th season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Quarter-finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins... |
80 | 43 | 23 | 14 | — | 100 | 316 | 270 | 1222 | 1st, Adams | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ) Lost in Semifinals, 3–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1979–80 | 1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... |
80 | 46 | 21 | 13 | — | 105 | 310 | 234 | 1460 | 2nd, Adams | Won in Preliminary Round, 3–2 (Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ) Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1980–81 | 1980–81 1980–81 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
80 | 37 | 30 | 13 | — | 87 | 316 | 272 | 1836 | 2nd, Adams | Lost in Preliminary Round, 0–3 (North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... ) |
| 1981–82 | 1981–82 1981–82 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
80 | 43 | 27 | 10 | — | 96 | 323 | 285 | 1266 | 2nd, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–1 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) Lost in Division Finals, 3–4 (Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1982–83 | 1982–83 1982–83 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
80 | 50 | 20 | 10 | — | 110 | 327 | 228 | 1202 | 1st, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–1 (Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–3 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) Lost in Conference Finals, 2–4 (Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1983–84 | 1983–84 1983–84 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
80 | 49 | 25 | 6 | — | 104 | 336 | 261 | 1606 | 1st, Adams | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1984–85 | 1984–85 1984–85 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | — | 82 | 303 | 287 | 1825 | 4th, Adams | Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1985–86 | 1985–86 1985–86 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
80 | 37 | 31 | 12 | — | 86 | 311 | 288 | 1919 | 3rd, Adams | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1986–87 | 1986–87 1986–87 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 4, Boston Bruins 0 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
80 | 39 | 34 | 7 | — | 85 | 301 | 276 | 1870 | 3rd, Adams | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1987–88 | 1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... |
80 | 44 | 30 | 6 | — | 94 | 300 | 251 | 2443 | 2nd, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–3 (Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Finals, 0–4 (Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... ) |
| 1988–89 | 1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... |
80 | 37 | 29 | 14 | — | 88 | 289 | 256 | 1929 | 2nd, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) Lost in Division Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 1989–90 | 1989–90 1989–90 Boston Bruins season The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:... |
80 | 46 | 25 | 9 | — | 101 | 289 | 232 | 1458 | 1st, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–0 (Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... ) Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... ) |
| 1990–91 | 1990–91 1990–91 Boston Bruins season The 1990–91 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 67th season. The season involved participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
80 | 44 | 24 | 12 | — | 100 | 299 | 264 | 1694 | 1st, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Conference Finals, 2–4 (Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ) |
| 1991–92 | 1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... |
80 | 36 | 32 | 12 | — | 84 | 270 | 275 | 1752 | 2nd, Adams | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Conference Finals, 0–4 (Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ) |
| 1992–93 | 1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... |
84 | 51 | 26 | 7 | — | 109 | 332 | 268 | 1552 | 1st, Adams | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) |
| 1993–94 | 1993–94 1993–94 Boston Bruins season The 1993–94 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 70th season. The season involved Cam Neely scoring 50 goals in 44 games, however, the Bruins had already played 66 games; making this an unofficial record.... |
84 | 42 | 29 | 13 | — | 97 | 289 | 252 | 1442 | 2nd, Northeast | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1994–951 | 1994–95 1994–95 Boston Bruins season The 1994–95 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 71st season. The Bruins had a solid season, finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference with 57 points. During the regular season, they had the most shots on goal and allowed the fewest shots on goal of any team in the league... |
48 | 27 | 18 | 3 | — | 57 | 150 | 127 | 793 | 3rd, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 1995–96 | 1995–96 1995–96 Boston Bruins season The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 72nd season.-Regular season:During the Regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal, with 2,838.-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | — | 91 | 282 | 269 | 1039 | 2nd, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... ) |
| 1996–97 | 1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... |
82 | 26 | 47 | 9 | — | 61 | 234 | 300 | 1369 | 6th, Northeast | Did not qualify |
| 1997–98 | 1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... |
82 | 39 | 30 | 13 | — | 91 | 221 | 194 | 1117 | 2nd, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... ) |
| 1998–99 | 1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
82 | 39 | 30 | 13 | — | 91 | 214 | 181 | 1182 | 3rd, Northeast | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... ) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... ) |
| 1999–2000 | 1999–2000 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... |
82 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 73 | 210 | 248 | 865 | 5th, Northeast | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | 2000–01 2000–01 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
82 | 36 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 88 | 227 | 249 | 1325 | 4th, Northeast | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | 2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
82 | 43 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 101 | 236 | 201 | 1454 | 1st, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 2002–03 | 2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
82 | 36 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 87 | 245 | 237 | 1370 | 3rd, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 2003–04 | 2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... |
82 | 41 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 104 | 209 | 188 | 1208 | 1st, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 2004–05 | 2004–05 2004–05 Boston Bruins season The 2004–05 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 81st National Hockey League season, its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time. -Offseason:... |
Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||||||||
| 2005–06² | 2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... |
82 | 29 | 37 | — | 16 | 74 | 230 | 266 | 1162 | 5th, Northeast | Did not qualify |
| 2006–07 | 2006–07 2006–07 Boston Bruins season The 2006–07 Boston Bruins season, the franchise's 83rd, saw the team working toward improving on a 2005–06 season which saw them finish with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference.-Offseason:... |
82 | 35 | 41 | — | 6 | 76 | 219 | 289 | 1256 | 5th, Northeast | Did not qualify |
| 2007–08 | 2007–08 2007–08 Boston Bruins season The 2007–08 Boston Bruins season began on October 5, 2007. It was their 84th season in the National Hockey League.The Bruins enter the 07–08 season with a new head coach after the team chose to relieve Dave Lewis of his duties shortly before the 2007 draft.... |
82 | 41 | 29 | — | 12 | 94 | 212 | 222 | 1069 | 3rd, Northeast | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
2008–09 2008–09 Boston Bruins season The 2008–09 Boston Bruins season is the Bruins' 85th season in the National Hockey League . Their regular season began on the road on October 9, 2008, in Denver versus the Colorado Avalanche and concluded on April 12, 2009, against the New York Islanders... |
82 | 53 | 19 | — | 10 | 116 | 274 | 196 | 1028 | 1st, Northeast | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... ) |
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
2009–10 2009–10 Boston Bruins season The 2009–10 Boston Bruins season is the Bruins' 86th season in the National Hockey League . Their regular season began with a nationally-televised home game against the Washington Capitals on October 1, 2009, and ended with a road game against the same Capitals team on April 11, 2010... |
82 | 39 | 30 | — | 13 | 91 | 206 | 200 | 953 | | 3rd, Northeast | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... )Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
| 2010–11 | 2010–11 2010–11 Boston Bruins season The 2010–11 Boston Bruins season was the 87th season of play for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 4, 1924. The Bruins were the winners of the 2011 Stanley Cup championship series.- Off-season :... |
82 | 46 | 25 | — | 11 | 103 | 246 | 195 | 1115 | 1st, Northeast | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... )Won in Conference Semifinals, 4-0 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4-3 (Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–3 (Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... ) |
| Totals | Team | 5878 | 2807 | 2178 | 791 | 102 | 6507 | 18840 | 17,257 | 80399 | — | — |
- 1 Season was shortened due to the 1994–95 NHL lockout.
- 2 As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after regulation will be decided in a 5 minute sudden-death overtime period. If game is still undecided, the game will then be decided by a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings.