Having shattered nearly ever team record in the regular season, the Bruins were heavy favorites to take the series. Each team was allowed to protect two goalies and fifteen skaters. Once a skater was selected from a team, they could protect another skater up to a maximum of two. Then, Derek Sanderson won the draw at centre ice and passed to Ted Green. Orr picked up two assists for 102 on the season. Wayne Cashman scored the game winner near the halfway point of the period before Fred Stanfield added an insurance goal at 8:47 of the third period as the Bruins won 3-1. $9.00 shipping. That day, in a three-way trade with Philadelphia and Toronto, the Bruins acquired Mike Walton. Jean Beliveau poked in a rebound on the power play early in the third period before scoring his second goal at little over a minute later to make it 5-4 Bruins. But due to growing coronavirus concerns, it now will be held a later date. The Bruins didn't lose the rest of the month, finishing with 83 points. Eight different goal scorers contributed in a 9-1 thrashing of Toronto on January 17 led by John Bucyk's four points. The next night in New York, Phil Esposito scored his 69th goal to tie the game 1-1 but ex-Bruin Glen Sather put in the winner as the Rangers edged the Bruins 2-1. 50. Derek Sanderson got one back with less than four minutes to go in the game before Marc Tardif and Jacques Laperriere completed the 8-3 rout and tied the series at three games each. Al MacNeil was behind the bench, Ferguson and Backstrom were coaxed out of retirement but the Canadiens were missing Jean Béliveau, Yvan Cournoyer and Jacques Laperriere for the game. Phil Esposito during the 8-5 win over the, Phil Esposito during the 6-3 win over the, Phil Esposito during the 6-2 win over the. Despite three points from Orr, the Bruins first loss of the month was on February 16 to Vancouver, 5-4. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. The Bruins got their monicker from businessman Charles Adams, who wanted to have his new hockey team to … Fred Stanfield, John Bucyk and John McKenzie manned the second line while Derek Sanderson, Ed Westfall and Wayne Carleton comprised the third. Bruins GM Milt Schmidt was livid that Buffalo GM Punch Imlach had selected Tom Webster as he had an agreement with him to select Garnet Bailey instead and then give the Sabres future considerations. With Don Awrey in the box for the only penalty of the third period, Montreal pulled Dryden for an extra attacker. John Bucyk during the 7-0 win over California on March 4, 1971. The first two picks were both from Boston as Buffalo selected Tom Webster and Vancouver picked Gary Doak. Orr swatted the puck mid-air, which bounced through Dryden's legs, hit the post and went in. Ted Green scored his first goal of the season in the 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on October 25. Orr and Esposito each had three points in the game, giving Esposito 45 goals and 96 points. W: L: T: Pts. eBay (canadacollect) Add to watchlist. Police restored order and amazingly, no misconduct penalties were assessed. Esposito and Orr continued to produce as Phil caught Bobby with a beautiful pass and Orr backhanded a goal on Gerry Desjardins during the Bruins 3-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on November 26. Daley was peppered with 72 shots, including 15 by Bobby Orr alone. On April 3, the Bruins travelled to Toronto. League Search Page-> NHL-> 1970-71-> Boston … Phil Esposito during the 7-2 win over the. The first eighteen rounds involved selecting skaters. Phil Esposito didn't score despite firing 13 shots on goal. 2004 MasterCard Priceless Moments #4 Bobby Orr Boston Bruins 10-05-1970 Card. Vintage 1970's Hockey Card Keep Bobby Orr..Boston Bruins Rare. 51. Despite the many manpower advantages, no power play goals were scored. In fact, he was on the ice when Bobby Orr scored his famous Cup-clinching goal in the fourth game of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final. The Bruins set the record for the fastest three goals, scored in 20 seconds versus the Vancouver Canucks, February 25, 1971. Phil Esposito continued to rack up points with four in the 6-3 win on November 18 against Minnesota and two goals against Philadelphia in the 5-2 win on November 21, 1970. They were upset in the Quarter-finals by the Montreal Canadiens, 4 games to 3. He later indicated the reason for leaving was the Bruins refusal to give him a raise. Boston wrapped up the regular season with a 7-2 win over Montreal on April 4 in which the Canadiens Phil Myre manned the net. Ivan Boldirev was recalled and played his first NHL game against Chicago. Boston won the season opener 7-3 over the Detroit Red Wings on October 11, 1970 and fittingly, Phil Esposito scored the Bruins first goal on his way to breaking individual goal and points records. 49. The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL. Montreal would be their first round opponent no matter what happened in the remaining regular season games. Boston's defense changed little from the previous season and was strengthened by the return of Ted Green. Boston added two more in the third period for a 6-1 drubbing in which Orr and Esposito both had three points. His Hat trick was only the second in NHL playoff history by a defenseman to that point, George Boucher having scored the first in the 1921 NHL Championship. Game 7 at Boston saw Ken Dryden play his best game of the series as the Bruins out shot the Canadiens 48-34. Entering April, the Bruins had wrapped up first place in both the East Division and the league. Mike Walton put the Bruins up 2-1 on the power play late in the period. The team demonstrated the depth that would result in an incredible season as six different players scored. Garnet Bailey and Danny Schock were then both protected. Phil Esposito continued to show mastery over his brother Tony, scoring a Hat trick on him on December 2, 1970. Ed Johnston had a rough third period, allowing four goals, and a Wayne Cashman-Reg Fleming fight turned into a bench-clearing brawl. The Bruins had a scare as Frank Mahovlich blatantly kneed Bobby Orr but after a short absence, Orr returned to the game. Wayne Cashman opened the scoring in the game's first minute before Yvan Cournoyer tied it up at 5:38. Before the period ended, Henri Richard stripped Orr of the puck at the Boston blueline and deked Johnston to make it 5-2 Bruins. by stradabolt Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . Barry Wilkins was the only other Bruins selected, by Vancouver in the ninth round. Montreal broke the game open with goals by Jacques Lemaire, J.C. Tremblay and then Richard and Mahovlich's second goals of the game. Bobby Orr and Dallas Smith remained as the first defense pair while the rock solid goaltending tandem of Gerry Cheevers and Eddie Johnston remained unchanged. Phil Esposito centered Ken Hodge and Wayne Cashman, though occasionally, Don Marcotte played on the first line. Ken Hodge opened the scoring at 6:50 of the first period after picking off a clearing pass and firing a shot past Dryden's glove. Feb 5, BOS (27-12) beat PHI, 5-1. Phil Esposito scores his 50th goal of the season on his birthday, February 20. Orr fed a perfect backhand pass to Ed Westfall, who scored on a one-timer, and with six seconds left in the game, Orr backhanded a goal into the empty net. Bobby Orr from Derek Sanderson, January 23, 1971. Cheevers was back in the net for the Bruins but he was outplayed by Dryden who faced 38 shots. 57: 14: 7: … John McKenzie during the 7-3 win over Detroit on March 18, 1971. The Bruins won 8-3 with John Bucyk scoring a hat trick and six points. Before the January 24 game versus Montreal, "Ted Green Night" was celebrated. On November 22, Bobby Orr went solo through the Pittsburgh Penguins and scored in leading the Bruins to a 4-2 win in which Esposito had three points. Wayne Cashman from Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr, Game 2 of the 1971 Quarter-finals, April 8, 1971. 52. Surprisingly, Orr had only one assist while eight different Bruins scored and Phil Esposito had four points. BostonBruins.com is the official website of the Boston Bruins. The streak ended during the last game of the month on March 31 against Montreal. During the 2-1 loss to California on November 15, Dallas Smith scored an apparent tying goal which hit the back crossbar but was disallowed by referee Bryan Lewis. Boston's largest win of the season occurred on March 16 in an 11-4 thrashing of the Red Wings in Detroit. The second half of the Bruins-Leafs game on November 14, 1970. Unlike Game 2, the Bruins prevented a comeback with the first goals of the series from John Bucyk and Ken Hodge. Orr grabbed the puck in the neutral zone, rushed around the Habs net and fed a backhand to Ed Westfall who scored a shorthanded goal to make it 5-1 Bruins. Fred Stanfield cut the lead to 4-2 less than a minute later but despite peppering Dryden with shots, the Canadiens held on for a 4-2 win to take the series. John Bucyk started the spree, tapping in a cross-crease pass by John McKenzie on the power play. Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points Bobby Orr's 100th assist on Ken Hodge's goal, April 3, 1971. All Rights Reserved. Dallas Smith scored twice as did Phil Esposito, one of which was his 70th goal of the season, the first time in NHL history a player reached the mark. Led by Bobby Orr’s memorable game-winner, the Boston Bruins … Tom Johnson, who had been assistant general manger for Boston since his retirement after the 1964-65 season, became the team's new coach. Shop COMC's extensive selection of boston bruins team hockey cards from the 1970's. Here's the second edition of "This Week in Bruins History," with a look back at the Stanley Cup clincher on May 10, 1970. Orr also chipped in two goals. Orr's first goal was scored on an amazing mid-air tip-in on Chris Worthy while he rounded the Seals net. The two goals broke his own record for goals by a defenseman and gave him 119 points, one shy of his record for points. Boston Bruins stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown in the 1970 NHL playoffs. 1970 circa Boston Bruins' Bobby Orr 5x7 Mystery Publicity Headshot Photo. The Habs tied it up at 13:30 but Derek Sanderson restored the lead 14 seconds later. John McKenzie had a hat trick of his own during the 7-2 win over Minnesota on December 20 and Esposito nearly had another on Christmas Day versus Pittsburgh in a 8-4 victory. He was hospitalized and missed the next nine games. As with Game 3, the first two periods were filled with penalties, with 19 called. The month began with two straight shutouts, 6-0 on March 2 versus Minnesota and 7-0 on March 4 against California in which John Bucyk had his third hat trick of the season and Bobby Orr had four points. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Phil Esposito scored the tying and winning goals during the 6-4 triumph over Vancouver on January 7. Nursing a thigh injury, Bobby Orr didn't play in the third period but excellent team defense and a Ken Hodge empty-netter, assisted by Esposito, saw the Bruins win 4-2. In the third period, Orr's one-timer from the point made it 3-1 Boston, 37 seconds in. Webster moved on to play for the New England Whalers of the WHA where he led them in scoring for three seasons and won the first Avco World Trophy. The Bruins finally lost 7-5 on March 21 against Buffalo as Ken Hodge reached the 100 point mark. Before the first meeting of the season with the Montreal Canadiens on November 8, Wayne Carleton was diagnosed with blood poisoning from an infected cut on his foot. $7.00 shipping. In the rematch on February 25, the Bruins set an NHL record by scoring three goals in 20 seconds. Boston Bruins and BostonBruins.com are trademarks of Boston Professional Hockey Association, Inc. (BPHA). After having his skull crushed, Ted Green wore a helmet the rest of his career. Game Date. The mistake was not corrected on the replica Cup created in 1992–93. The 1969-70 "Big, Bad Bruins" captured Boston and the region's imaginations while winning the Stanley Cup and creating a template for future Bruins teams. John McKenzie was lost to injury in this game and didn't return to the line-up until February 19. On December 5, the Bruins played in Montreal. The most up-to-date breaking news for the Boston Bruins including highlights, roster, schedule, scores and archives. A 4-3 win over Toronto on February 28 saw Boston finish the month with 92 points. Bobby Orr ties his record for goals in a season, March 10, 1971. Leagues-> NHL-> 1970-71-> Boston Bruins-> Schedule and Results. 7 BOSTON BRUINS Poster BOBBY ORR. John Ferguson gave Montreal the lead with a close-in one-timer before Frank Mahovlich scored on a breakaway to give the Canadiens a shocking 7-5 win. No power plays resulted in the third period in which Frank Mahovlich scored his second of the game to give Montreal a 3-1 victory and a two games to one lead in the series. During the January 10 match versus California, Esposito showed his strength and beat four Seals defenders to score the winning goal in a 7-4 victory. The team shattered records for most points, wins, goals scored and shorthanded goals while also setting numerous individual records highlighted by Phil Esposito scoring 76 goals and 152 points and Bobby Orrmarking 102 assists. John Bucyk during the 8-3 win over Vancouver on February 23, 1971. 1970-71 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions #NNO Fred Stanfield: 1970-71 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions #NNO Ed Westfall: 1970-71 Colgate Stamps #3 Mike Walton: 1970-71 Colgate Stamps #6 Derek Sanderson: 1970-71 Colgate Stamps #46 Johnny Bucyk: 1970 … Phil Esposito assists on a Bobby Orr goal, October 16, 1970. Feb 4, BOS (26-12) lost to CBH, 4-8. Derek Sanderson was a big part of the Bruins Stanley Cup run in 1970 Boston BruinsÕ Derek Sanderson (17), and Minnesota North StarsÕ Lou … Tom Webster was lost to the Bruins in the 1970 expansion draft. W-L-T The 1970 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1969–70 season, and the culmination of the 1970 Stanley Cup playoffs.It was a contest between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues, who appeared in their third consecutive finals series.The Bruins were making their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1958. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4. Mike Walton debuted during the 5-3 win over St. Louis on February 11 in which Ed Westfall had a hat trick. Copyright © 1999-2020 Boston Professional Hockey Association, Inc. and the National Hockey League. Orr tied the game at 11:01 of the second period on an amazing play. Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, John Bucyk and Ken Hodge all made the First All-Star Team while Bucyk won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, Esposito the Art Ross Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award and Orr the James Norris Memorial Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy as the league MVP. In the second period the Bruins exploded for four goals. The Bruins beat California 8-1 on March 10 in a game which saw Orr score twice for 34 goals on the season. [2] Boston also had the top four league leading scorers, the second time in NHL history this was achieved (the only other times being by the Bruins in the 1939-40 and 1973-74 season), and seven of the top ten leading scorers, the only time in NHL history this has ever been achieved. In a home and home series, on March 27, the Rangers scored five goals in the first period and beat the Bruins 6-3 in Boston. Highlights from the Bruins-Canadiens Game 7, Canadiens-North Stars Game 6 and Canadiens-Black Hawks Game 7 from the 1971 Stanley Cup playoffs. Phil Esposito scores on Joe Daley, December 10, 1970. Orr hit the 100 assist mark in the third period after his rush produced a goal mouth scramble which saw Ken Hodge smack in a goal. The first half of the Bruins-Leafs game on November 14, 1970. Esposito had 34 goals and 70 points while Boston continued to lead the league with 57 points. A comeback from a four goal deficit in Game 2 led by Jean Béliveau and outstanding goaltending by rookie Ken Dryden in several games resulted in Montreal upsetting Boston four games to three. The Bruins set an NHL record by having 10 different skaters score 20 goals or more in a season. The back-and-forth series has been a far cry from the much more one-sided Bruins win in … Phil Esposito busted out for five points during the 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Kings on October 14, then had four more in the 5-1 victory over the California Golden Seals on October 16. Orr, a defenseman, was the Bruins’ most popular player until he left the team after the 1975–76 season, netting three league Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards (1970–72) and leading the team to another Stanley Cup win in 1972. Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals, MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts. The Bruins and Canadiens faced each other in the playoffs for the fifteenth time, having last met in the 1969 Semi-finals where Montreal won in six games. The only thing left to play for was individual milestones. Ted Green received a head injury in a pre-season game. Hub of Hockey PATRICE BERGERON #37 & TIM THOMAS #30 Globe BOSTON BRUINS Insert. During the 6-3 win on February 9 versus the Rangers, Ken Hodge had six assists, Phil Esposito notched five points while Bobby Orr had two goals and an assist. $40.00. Buy: $33.75. The Bruins finished the month with a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. With multiple fights going on, Derek Sanderson and Claude Larose got into it on the Canadiens bench. Orr added another goal and at 6:11 of the third period, he recorded his 88th assist on a John Buyck goal. Returning to Boston, the Bruins beat Detroit again, as John McKenzie had a hat trick in the 7-3 win. On Sunday night, the NHL Network will debut "The 1970 Boston Bruins: Big, Bad, & Bobby" about the 1969-70 Boston Bruins and their pursuit of their first Stanley Cup in … Ice Hockey Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The 1970 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 10, 1970 to fill the rosters of the league's two newest teams, the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks. Game 2 at Boston saw Bruins coach Tom Johnson start Eddie Johnston in net. The Bruins were set to honor their 1970 Stanley Cup team March 24. Vadnais was blindsided by Orr who then pummelled him. With 12 seconds left in the period, Esposito and Bobby Orr assisted on John Bucyk's power play goal, giving Esposito 127 points on the season, the most in NHL history. Canadiens fight fans at Boston Garden, November 8, 1970. March 25, 1970 Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers Hockey Program. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! The Bruins then suffered their longest losing streak of the season, dropping the next three games. The game was a goaltenders duel which Cheevers won, stopping 30 shots to Dryden's 39. Phil Esposito had his second hat trick of the month during the 6-3 win over Pittsburgh on December 6, a game in which he fired 12 shots. 1970-71 Boston Bruins roster and statistics. 2. Dryden came out of the net and poked the puck into the corner, which caromed into the air parallel to the goal line. The Bruins took advantage early, with Wayne Cashman scoring on a goal mouth scramble from an Esposito shot. Esposito had two points in this game for a total of 15 goals and 39 points. Boston's defense changed little from the previous season and was strengthened by the return of Ted Green. He missed the entire season, but his name was still engrav… Fittingly, the Bruins defeated the Habs 4-2. First goal of Bobby Orr's hat trick, Game 4 of the 1971 Quarter-finals, April 11, 1971. He rushed into the Canucks zone, unleashed a shot on Dunc Wilson and Ed Westfall potted in the rebound. Phil Esposito opens the season scoring, October 11, 1970. Sanderson again won the center ice draw which he drew back to Green. Orr picked up his 98th assist at 5:35 of the first period on the power play, gaining the zone, drawing two Leafs to him, dishing a pass to Fred Stanfield who found Phil Esposito in the slot for a one-timer goal, his 72nd. Despite the Bruins wildly out-shooting the Sabres, Joe Daley played fantastic in the first two periods, keeping the score tied at 2-2. The official 1970 roster of the Boston Bruins, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. The Bruins led the league with 32 points and a 14-4-4 record. Yvan Cournoyer made it close at 6:13 but Fred Stanfield scored an insurance goal at 17:21. John McKenzie had four points in the last game of the trip, a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on October 18. Boston soundly beat Montreal 7-2 in the last game of the regular season with Phil Myre in net so the Habs turned to Dryden, despite him only having played six NHL games. Rookie cards, autographs and more. Phil Esposito scores his 10th goal of the season, November 18, 1970. Phil Esposito scores his 72nd goal, April 3, 1971. or Best Offer. Feb 8, BOS (28-12) beat STL, 7-1. 1970-71 Boston Bruins Statistics 1970-71 Boston Bruins Results. Green wore a helmet for the rest of his career and anchored the Bruins second defense pair with Don Awrey and occasionally, Rick Smith. Boston had several power plays after Laperriere's goal but couldn't take advantage. The Canadiens were in disarray, having fired coach Claude Ruel in response to John Ferguson and Ralph Backstrom complaining about Ruel's leadership and retiring. After Yvan Cournoyer scored at 3:32 of the first period, Bobby Orr tied it up a minute later with a one-timer slapshot from the slot. On March 11 in Los Angeles, at 7:03 of the first period, Phil Esposito tipped Ted Green's shot past the Kings Denis DeJordy to break the record for goals in a season with his 59th. Having gone 6-1-1 in the month, they were first in the East Divsion while Phil Esposito led the league in scoring with 7 goals and 18 points. ‘Big, Bad […] Green missed the entire 1969-70 season after having his skull crushed in a stick-swinging fight with Wayne Ma… Feb 7, BOS (27-12) tied with DET, 2-2. First season: 1924-25 Home arena: TD Garden. Esposito exploded for a hat trick and six points during the 9-5 win over the Los Angeles Kings on January 14, 1971 in which Bobby Orr had four assists. Esposito had a hat trick and an assist for 76 goals and 76 assists total. eBay (jimbean006) Add to watchlist. Loose defensive coverage, especially by Derek Sanderson's line, who were a combined -10, resulted in the loss. Boston's 7-3 win saw them out shoot Montreal by a wide margin, 56-27, and take a three games to two lead in the series. On December 10, the Bruins had their first ever meeting with the Buffalo Sabres. With the Bruins leading 3-1, a wild melee broke out in the last minute that turned into a bench-clearing brawl. The Bruins finished October with a 6-0 blanking of the New York Rangers in which Ed Johnston recorded the shutout and Orr had four points. For the latest news, team updates, promotions, and ticket offers. Bobby Orr during the 5-2 win over Montreal, Game 4 of the Quarter-finals, April 11, 1971. Opponent Team Opp. Phil Esposito scores the winner, January 10, 1971. Four Bruins were voted to the First All-Star Team for the 1970-71 season. The win over the Habs energized the Bruins, who went on a ten game winning streak. Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold. Phil Esposito during the 6-3 win over Pittsburgh on March 6, 1971. Boston Bruins 1970–1971 Roster Goaltenders. Tom Johnson coached the team. The “Big Bad Bruins” really came to be during the … Ted Green made it 2-1 Bruins in the next minute on a give and go with Ken Hodge. The Bruins finished first in the East Division and won their eleventh Prince of Wales Trophy. J.C. Tremblay scored the only goal of the second period, firing a shot over Cheever's glove. Wayne Carleton had a hat trick in the game which the Bruins won 8-3. Fred Stanfield had five points while John Bucyk had six. Boston Bruins. However, it was all the goals the Bruins could muster and they lost 4-3. Feb 1, BOS (26-11) beat TOR, 7-6. BOBBY ORR Flying through the Air BOSTON BRUINS vs BLUES May 10 1970 Poster . However, an explosion of six goals in the third period saw the Bruins win 8-2. With three wins at the end of February, the Bruins added ten more consecutive wins in March. Esposito had his third hat trick of the month during the 6-2 win over Detroit on December 13. Buy: $22.72. Not to be outdone, Gerry Cheever had his first shutout of the season during the 5-0 win over the Minnesota North Stars on November 1, 1970. Frank Mahovlich tied the score 4:04 into the second period before Jacques Laperriere put Montreal ahead at 12:05. A three game Western road swing followed which the Bruins swept. Montreal goals by Peter Mahovlich and Henri Richard were countered by Phil Esposito and Fred Stanfield as the game reached the halfway mark. Numbelievable!, p.79 , Michael X. Ferraro and John Venziano, Triumph Books, 2007, Chicago, Illinois, ISBN 978-1-57243-990-0, National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.174, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5, National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p. 187, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5, National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p. 183, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5, National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.222, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5. A little over three minutes later, Esposito scored again, becoming the first NHL player to score 60 goals in a season. Given Cheevers' excellent performance in Game 1, many questioned the move, especially after Montreal executed one of the largest comebacks in NHL playoff history. 1. Just days after winning the 1970 Stanley Cup, coach Harry Sinden resigned. 1970-71 Boston Bruins Roster and Statistics Previous Season Next Season Record: 57-14-7 (121 points), Finished 1st in NHL East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Highlights of the goals from the Bruins-Canadiens Game 2 of the 1971 Quarter-finals on April 8, 1971. Bobby Orr opens the scoring, Game 1 of the 1971 Quarter-finals, April 7, 1971. In the second period, Boston broke the game open with goals by John McKenzie, Wayne Cashman and Derek Sanderson, all of which Orr assisted on. John Bucyk scores his 20th from Bobby Orr, December 30, 1970. Results and schedule for the Boston Bruins during the 1970-71 season. Not to be out done, Phil Esposito had his sixth hat trick of the season, a natural one, in the next game on March 6 in a 6-3 win over Pittsburgh while Orr again had four points. At 9:59, Ken Hodge's weak pass back to the point was picked off by Jacques Lemaire who scored on a breakaway to tie the game. Esposito picked up his 73rd on the power play, tapping in a perfect pass from John McKenzie. Orr notched his 99th assist after head manning the puck to Stanfield whose drop pass John Bucyk fired past Bernie Parent. Enter Search Term. 1970-71 Boston Bruins Results and Schedule. Bobby Orr signed the NHL's first one million dollar contract (to be paid out over five years) during the summer of 1970. Incensed, more Montreal players waded into the crowd, throwing punches. This broke the NHL mark for assists in a season, which Orr had set the season before, as the Bruins romped to a 7-2 victory on a record-setting night. The Bruins first three lines were also unchanged from the previous season. 1970-71 1969-70 1968-69 1967-68 1966-67 1965-66 1964-65 1963-64 1962-63 1961-62 1960-61 1959-60 1958-59 1957-58 1956-57 1955-56 1954-55 1953-54 1952-53 1951-52 1950-51 1949-50 1948-49 1947-48 1946-47 1945-46 ... 1970-71 Boston Bruins. Orr then assisted on goals by Phil Esposito and Mike Walton. Reggie Leach filled in for McKenzie on the second line. Having returned from the broken ankle he suffered in March 1970, Garnet Bailey played on the fourth line and was an excellent penalty killer. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Each team received three fighting majors and in the penalty-free second period, Dallas Smith made it 4-1 Bruins, resulting in Rogatien Vachon being pulled. Result Other Att. The Bruins had two of … The Bruins started February with a six game point streak. Game 5 at Boston was dominated by the Bruins, driven by another great performance from Bobby Orr. With more ice time due to John McKenzie's injury, Reggie Leach scored his first career NHL goal during the 6-0 win over the St. Louis Blues on January 31. The winning streak ended on Boxing Day as Esposito was held scoreless for the only time in the month during the 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh. On New Years Day 1971, the Bruins continued their domination of the Sabres with a 9-4 victory in which John Bucyk had five assists. Goals by Frank Mahovlich and John Ferguson early in the third period cut the lead to 5-3. It was that group’s third crack at the postseason. The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were … He rushed up the right wing and slapped the third goal low to Wilson's stick side. Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins November 8, 1970, 1970 11 14 Boston vs Toronto part 1 CBC Orig, 1970 11 14 Boston vs Toronto part 2 CBC Orig, 1970-71 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Jean Beliveau Ken Dryden. Bobby Orr opens the scoring, November 22, 1970. In the second period, Orr assisted on a goal by Wayne Carleton giving him 121 points, the most in NHL history by a defenseman. The Bruins 1970-71 season was simply, one of the greatest in NHL history. $12.50. Sports Quiz / Boston Bruins History since 1970 Random Sports or Hockey Quiz Can you name these Bruins players/coaches since 1970? The Bruins 1970-71 season was simply, one of the greatest in NHL history.
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