The Legacy of the Boston Bruins: A Century of Hockey Excellence.

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924 and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL.

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They have won six Stanley Cup championships throughout their history, with their first coming in 1929 and their most recent in 2011.

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Some of the greatest players in NHL history have played for the Bruins, including Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Ray Bourque, and Cam Neely.

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The Bruins have retired ten numbers in honor of their former players, including Bobby Orr's iconic #4 and Ray Bourque's #77.

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In addition to their Stanley Cup victories, the Bruins have also won four Conference Championships and 25 Division Championships.

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The team has had several notable coaches throughout their history, including Art Ross, Don Cherry, and current head coach Bruce Cassidy.

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The Bruins have played their home games at the TD Garden in Boston since 1995, after previously playing at the Boston Garden for over 60 years.

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The team has a long-standing rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, with the two teams having played against each other over 900 times.

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The Bruins have a passionate fan base and are one of the most successful and iconic teams in the history of the NHL.

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NHL Playoffs: Boston Bruins Nervous But Victorious in Game 1 Against Florida Panthers.

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