1968–69 Boston Bruins | |
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Division | 2nd East |
1968–69 record | 42–18–6 |
Goals for | 303 |
Goals against | 221 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Milt Schmidt |
Coach | Harry Sinden |
Captain | None |
Alternate captains |
Johnny Bucyk Phil Esposito Ted Green Ed Westfall |
Arena | Boston Garden |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Phil Esposito (49) |
Assists | Phil Esposito (77) |
Points | Phil Esposito (126) |
Penalties in minutes | Don Awrey (149) |
Wins | Gerry Cheevers (28) |
Goals against average | Gerry Cheevers (2.80) |
The 1968–69 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 45th season in the NHL.
The Bruins set several league records for scoring, both team and individual. Phil Esposito broke league records for points and assists, becoming the first player in NHL history to exceed 100 points, with 126 and 77 respectively. With linemates Ken Hodge and Ron Murphy, he shared in a new record for most points by a forward line with 263. Bobby Orr set new league records for goals and points by a defenseman with 21 and 64. The team as a whole scored the most goals in history with 303, and were awarded the most penalty minutes with 1297.
Eastern Conference Semi-finals
Eastern Conference Finals
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