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Bruins Celebrate 100th Season with Banner-Raising Ceremony for '70 and '72 Cup Winners

In a night of nostalgia and victory, the Bruins honor their past champions and secure a 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

  • The Boston Bruins celebrated their 100th season with a special ceremony where the 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup-winning teams finally raised their banners to the rafters, an event that was not tradition at the time of their victories.
  • The ceremony was part of the club's season-long centennial celebrations and was held before a game against the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Members of the winning teams, including Hall of Famers Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk, took part in the ceremony, expressing their pride and appreciation for the recognition.
  • Current Bruins players had the opportunity to interact with the former champions during their pregame meal, an experience they described as special and inspiring.
  • The Bruins went on to win the game against the Canadiens with a score of 5-2, a performance described as their best game of the season.
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