Full History Of Boston Bruins In Timeline From 1923

1923: Options on Three NHL Franchises

In 1923, sports promoter Thomas Duggan received options on three NHL franchises for the United States.

December 1, 1924: First NHL Game Played in United States

On December 1, 1924, the Boston Bruins won the first-ever NHL game played in the United States, defeating the Montreal Maroons 2–1 at Boston Arena. Smokey Harris scored the first Bruins goal.

1924: Alternate logo featuring a walking bear first used

From 1924 to 1932, the Bruins first used an alternate logo featuring a walking bear surrounded by the full team name.

1924: Team Founded

In 1924, the Boston Bruins were established as a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They became the first NHL team in the United States and the third-oldest active team in the league.

1924: Expansion to United States

In 1924, the NHL expanded to the United States and the Boston Bruins were established. The team's nickname came from general manager Art Ross, and the original uniform colors of brown and yellow were inspired by owner Charles Adams' grocery chain, First National Stores.

1928: Tiny Thompson's NHL Debut

In 1928, goaltender Tiny Thompson made his NHL debut and played his first season at Boston Garden. He helped the Bruins win their first Stanley Cup.

1928: Moved to Boston Garden

In 1928, the Boston Bruins relocated and began playing their home games at the Boston Garden, where they remained for 67 seasons.

1932: Walking bear logo replaced in 1932

After the 1932 season the walking bear logo was replaced with a simple block "B" logo.

1932: Alternate logo featuring a walking bear used until 1932

From 1924 to 1932, the Bruins first used an alternate logo featuring a walking bear surrounded by the full team name.

1934: Gold socks with numerous striping modifications since 1934

The gold socks, which had numerous striping modifications since 1934, was briefly retired in favor of wearing white socks full-time.

1935: Bruins replace brown with black

Starting with the 1935–36 season, the Bruins replaced brown with black, while also sporting gold socks full-time.

1936: Ownership Transfer

In 1936, Charles Adams transferred ownership of the Boston Bruins to his son, Weston Adams.

1939: Shore Traded

In 1939, Shore was traded to the New York Americans for his final NHL season.

1939: Second Stanley Cup

In 1939, the Boston Bruins won their second Stanley Cup. Rookie goaltender Frank Brimsek, nicknamed "Mr. Zero," had an award-winning season, earning the Vezina and Calder Trophies. Bill Cowley, Shore, Dit Clapper and "Sudden Death" Mel Hill were among the key players.

1940: Bruins sported gold numbers on the white uniform

For a majority of the 1940s, the Bruins sported gold numbers on the white uniform. From 1940 to 1944 they also wore a gold uniform with a script "Bruins" wordmark in front.

1941: Third Stanley Cup

In 1941, the Boston Bruins won their third Stanley Cup after a successful regular season. The team was significantly affected by World War II, with key players enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force following the Cup win.

1942: Original Six

By 1942, the NHL was reduced to the six teams that would become known as the "Original Six," marking a significant era in the league's history.

1944: Bruins sported gold numbers on the white uniform

For a majority of the 1940s, the Bruins sported gold numbers on the white uniform. From 1940 to 1944 they also wore a gold uniform with a script "Bruins" wordmark in front.

1944: Herb Cain's Record Season

In 1944, Herb Cain of the Boston Bruins set a new NHL record for points in a season with 82.

1945: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1945, after the stars returned from World War II, Dit Clapper led the Boston Bruins back to the Stanley Cup Final as player-coach.

1947: Dit Clapper Retired as Player

In 1947, Dit Clapper retired as a player after playing twenty NHL seasons.

1948: The Bruins' logo since 1948

Since 1948, the Bruins' logo is an eight-spoked, black and gold wheel with the letter "B" in the center, a nod to Boston's nickname of "The Hub".

September 8, 1949: Frank Brimsek Trade Request Granted

On September 8, 1949, goalie Frank Brimsek's request for a trade was granted.

1949: B changed to block lettering in 1949

Beginning in 1949, the "B" on the "Spoked B" logo was changed to block lettering.

1949: General design in use since 1949

The general design, in use since 1949, features the circle and "B" in black with gold spokes.

1951: Ownership Change

In 1951, Weston Adams sold the Boston Bruins to Walter A. Brown, owner of the Boston Celtics and the Boston Garden, due to financial difficulties.

1953: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1953, the Bruins made an appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.

1954: Art Ross Retired

In 1954, Art Ross retired and Lynn Patrick took over as general manager.

June 3, 1955: Trade with Detroit Red Wings

On June 3, 1955, the Boston Bruins completed a nine-player trade with the Detroit Red Wings to acquire goaltender Terry Sawchuk and forward Marcel Bonin.

1955: Bruins brought Spoked B logo to black uniform in 1955

In 1955, the Bruins brought the "Spoked B" logo over to the black uniform; they also released a gold jersey with the "Spoked B" in front.

1956: Sawchuk Quits Hockey

In 1956, Terry Sawchuk quit hockey midway through the 1956-57 season, after contracting infectious mononucleosis.

June 10, 1957: Sawchuk Traded Back to Red Wings, Bucyk Acquired

On June 10, 1957, Terry Sawchuk was traded back to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Johnny Bucyk.

1957: Formation of the 'Uke Line'

In 1957, the 'Uke Line,' consisting of Johnny Bucyk, Vic Stasiuk, and Bronco Horvath, was formed.

January 18, 1958: Willie O'Ree Debuts

On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made his debut for the Boston Bruins, becoming the first black player in NHL history.

1958: Bruins wore gold pants between 1958 and 1965

For a few games between 1958 and 1965, the Bruins wore gold pants.

1958: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1958, the Bruins made an appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.

1960: Willie O'Ree Played for the Bruins

In the 1960-61 season, Willie O'Ree played additional games for the Bruins.

1961: Stasiuk Traded to the Red Wings

In 1961, Vic Stasiuk was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, ending the tenure of the "Uke Line".

1964: Draft and Trade of Ken Dryden

At the 1964 NHL amateur draft, the Bruins drafted Ken Dryden, but traded his rights to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for two prospects.

1964: Adams Reclaims Ownership

In 1964, Weston Adams regained ownership of the Boston Bruins following Walter A. Brown's death.

1965: Bruins wore gold pants between 1958 and 1965

For a few games between 1958 and 1965, the Bruins wore gold pants.

1966: Schmidt Appointed General Manager

In 1966, head coach Milt Schmidt took over as general manager after Lynn Patrick's retirement.

1966: Bobby Orr Enters the League

In 1966, the Boston Bruins signed future superstar defenseman Bobby Orr, who entered the league. Orr won the Calder Memorial Trophy and was named to the second NHL All-Star Team, though the Bruins missed the playoffs.

1967: Bruins retired the gold uniforms in 1967

In 1967, the Bruins retired the gold uniforms and reinstated the black uniforms with gold numbers.

1967: "Nutty" was selected as the opening piece of music for Bruins telecasts

In 1967, when Boston television station WSBK-TV began broadcasting Bruins games, The Ventures' instrumental rock version of the Nutcracker's overture, known as "Nutty", was selected as the opening piece of music for Bruins telecasts.

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1968: Bruins had four 100-point scorers

Before the 1968–69 season, the league had never seen a 100-point scorer, but the Bruins had four 100-point scorers.

1969: Gold socks brought back for the 1969–70 season

The gold socks, which had numerous striping modifications since 1934, was brought back for the 1969–70 season and would be paired with the regular black uniforms for the next 47 seasons.

1970: Bruins faced the St. Louis Blues in a rematch of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final

During the 2018-19 season, the Bruins faced the St. Louis Blues in a rematch of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final.

1970: Sinden temporarily retired

In 1970, head coach Harry Sinden temporarily retired to enter business.

1970: Stanley Cup Victory

In 1970, the Boston Bruins ended a 29-year Stanley Cup drought by defeating the St. Louis Blues in four games. Bobby Orr scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Orr won multiple awards, including the Norris Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Hart Memorial Trophy.

1972: Sinden becomes General Manager

In 1972, former head coach Harry Sinden became the general manager of the Bruins.

1972: Stanley Cup Victory

In 1972, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers in six games.

1973: Adams Family Sold Team

In 1973, the Adams family sold the Boston Bruins to Storer Broadcasting. The Bruins lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Rangers.

1974: Don Cherry becomes Coach

In 1974, Don Cherry became the coach of the Boston Bruins. The Bruins stocked themselves with enforcers and grinders, and remained competitive under Cherry's reign.

1974: Lost 1974 Stanley Cup Final

In 1974, the Boston Bruins regained their first-place standing in the regular season, along with another 100-point season from Orr, his fifth consecutive. However, they lost the 1974 Stanley Cup Final in an upset to the Philadelphia Flyers.

August 1975: Storer Broadcasting sold the team to an ownership group headed by Jeremy Jacobs

In August 1975, Storer Broadcasting sold the Bruins to an ownership group headed by Jeremy Jacobs. A condition of the purchase was that Jacobs had to promise to keep Bobby Orr.

1975: First Round Playoffs Loss

In 1975, the Boston Bruins placed second in the Adams Division and lost to the Chicago Black Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, losing a best-of-three series, two games to one.

1975: Sportsystem Corporation Purchased Bruins

Prior to the 1975–76 season, Sportsystem Corporation, composed of current owner Jeremy Jacobs and his two brothers, purchased the Boston Bruins. The Bruins traded Esposito and Carol Vadnais to the Rangers for Brad Park, Jean Ratelle, and Joe Zanussi.

1976: Trade with the Rangers

In 1976, the Boston Bruins completed another trade with the Rangers, acquiring Rick Middleton for Hodge. The Bruins defeated the Flyers in the semifinals, but were swept by the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final.

1976: The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens record

On March 2, 2023, the Bruins recorded their 100th standings point of the season in their 61st game, becoming the fastest team to 100 points in NHL history, and surpassing the record previously held by the 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens.

1977: Addition of primitive bear head logo in 1977

With a few cosmetic changes in the stripes and yoke along with the addition of the primitive bear head logo in 1977, the Bruins kept this overall design until 1995.

1978: Bucyk retired

In 1978, John Bucyk retired, holding virtually every Bruins' career longevity and scoring mark to that time.

1979: Cherry's Dismissal

In 1979, the Bruins lost in the semifinals series against the Canadiens due to a too-many-men penalty. Don Cherry was dismissed as head coach thereafter.

1979: Ray Bourque Drafted

In 1979, the Bruins traded goaltender Ron Grahame to the Los Angeles Kings for a first-round pick which was used to select Ray Bourque, who would become a prominent figure for the team for over two decades.

1982: League's Best Record

In the 1982-83 season, the Bruins had the league's best record. Pete Peeters won the Vezina Trophy. However, the Bruins fell short of making the Stanley Cup Final.

1984: Fred Cusick was awarded the Hall of Fame's inaugural Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

In 1984, Fred Cusick, a play-by-play announcer for the Bruins, was awarded the Hockey Hall of Fame's inaugural Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.

1987: Bob Wilson was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

In 1987, Bob Wilson became the second Bruins' broadcaster to be awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

March 1988: Acquisition of Andy Moog

In March 1988, the Bruins acquired the rights to Andy Moog from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Geoff Courtnall, Bill Ranford, and future considerations.

1988: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In the 1987-88 season, the Bruins defeated the Canadiens in the playoffs, advancing to the 1988 Stanley Cup Final, their first playoff series victory over the Canadiens since 1943.

1990: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1990, with key players like Neely, Bourque, Janney, Carpenter, Sweeney, and Moog, Boston returned to the Stanley Cup Final, ultimately losing to the Oilers in five games.

1991: Milbury Resigns

Following Boston's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1991 Wales Conference final, Milbury resigned as head coach, staying with the team as assistant GM.

1992: Brian Sutter Hired

Brian Sutter was hired as the head coach going into the 1992-93 season.

1993: Playoff Loss to Buffalo

Despite having the second-best regular season record, Boston was swept in the first round by the Buffalo Sabres in 1993.

1994: Playoff Loss to New Jersey

In the 1994 playoffs, the Bruins were defeated by the New Jersey Devils in the conference semifinals.

September 26, 1995: Final Game at Boston Garden

On September 26, 1995, the Bruins played their final game at the old Boston Garden in an exhibition match against the Canadiens.

1995: Cosmetic changes until 1995

As with the white uniforms, the black uniforms endured several cosmetic changes until 1995.

1995: Black borders and a gold outer circle were added in 1995

Black borders and a gold outer circle were added to the Bruins' logo in 1995.

1995: Moved to TD Garden

In 1995, the Boston Bruins moved from the Boston Garden to their current home, TD Garden.

1995: The 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings

Nine days later, they set an all-time NHL record as the fastest team to achieve 50 wins, hitting the mark in 64 games compared to a previous record of 66 games held jointly by the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings and 2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning.

1995: Bruins release new uniform set in 1995-96 season

Starting with the 1995–96 season, the Bruins released a new uniform set, featuring the updated "Spoked B" logo.

1995: Bruins kept overall design until 1995

With a few cosmetic changes in the stripes and yoke along with the addition of the primitive bear head logo in 1977, the Bruins kept this overall design until 1995.

1996: First Round Loss to Florida Panthers

In the 1996 playoffs, the Bruins lost their first-round series to the Florida Panthers in five games.

1996: Missed Playoffs

In the 1996-97 season, Boston missed the playoffs for the first time in 30 years, ending their streak.

1997: Drafted Joe Thornton

The Bruins selected Joe Thornton with the first overall pick in the 1997 NHL entry draft.

1998: The 1998–99 Dallas Stars

In that same game, the Bruins became the third-fastest team in history to clinch a playoff spot during the era of 82-game seasons, trailing only the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings (59 games) and the 1998–99 Dallas Stars (63 games).

1998: First Round Loss to Washington

In the 1998 playoffs, the Bruins lost in the first round to the Washington Capitals in six games.

1999: Second Round Loss to Buffalo

In the 1999 playoffs, the Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round but lost to the Sabres in six games in the second round.

February 21, 2000: McSorley Suspended

On February 21, 2000, during a game between the Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks, Marty McSorley was ejected for hitting Donald Brashear and was subsequently suspended, ending his career.

March 6, 2000: Bourque Traded to Avalanche

On March 6, 2000, Bourque was traded to the Colorado Avalanche after requesting a trade to a playoff contender.

2000: Burns Fired, Keenan Hired

Following a slow start to the 2000-01 season, the Bruins fired coach Pat Burns and replaced him with Mike Keenan.

2001: Ftorek Hired

Robbie Ftorek was hired as the head coach prior to the start of the 2001–02 season.

2002: First Round Loss to Montreal

The Bruins won their first Northeast Division title since 1993, but lost in six games to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs in 2002.

October 7, 2003: Patrice Bergeron's Debut

At the 2003 NHL entry draft, the Bruins drafted Patrice Bergeron, who made his debut on October 7, 2003.

2004: Bruins miss playoffs for consecutive seasons

For the first time since the two seasons following the 2004–05 lockout, the Bruins did not qualify for the playoffs in two consecutive seasons.

2004: Drafted David Krejci

Prior to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, the team drafted David Krejci at the 2004 draft.

2004: Playoff Upset by Canadiens

The Bruins won another division title in 2004 and gained a 3–1 series lead on the Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs, but were upset after the Canadiens rallied to win three consecutive games.

November 30, 2005: Thornton Traded to Sharks

On November 30, 2005, the Bruins traded Thornton to the San Jose Sharks for Marco Sturm, Wayne Primeau, and Brad Stuart.

May 26, 2006: Peter Chiarelli Hired

On May 26, 2006, Peter Chiarelli was hired as the new general manager of the team.

2006: Gold thirds used until 2006

The Bruins used gold third jerseys until 2006, after which they wore throwback black uniforms based on the 1970s design.

June 2007: Jacobs was elected chairman of the board

At the NHL board of governors meeting in June 2007, Jeremy Jacobs was elected chairman of the board, replacing Harley Hotchkiss.

2007: Modernized version of the alternate logo adopted

A modernized version of the walking bear logo was adopted as the team's secondary logo in 2007.

2007: Playoff Loss to Montreal

In the 2007-08 campaign, the Bruins made the playoffs and faced off against their rival Canadiens. Despite coming back from a 3–1 series deficit to tie the series, they were shut out in game seven by Montreal.

2007: Bruins unveil new uniforms in 2007

Moving to the Reebok Edge template in 2007, the Bruins unveiled new uniforms with the serifed "Spoked B" logo.

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2007: Serifs added on the B in 2007

Serifs on the "B" of the Bruins' logo were added in 2007.

2008: Best Record in Eastern Conference

After a slow start to the 2008–09 season, the Bruins had the best record in the Eastern Conference and qualified for the playoffs.

January 1, 2010: Winter Classic Win

On January 1, 2010, the Bruins won the 2010 Winter Classic over the Philadelphia Flyers in a 2–1 overtime decision at Fenway Park.

2010: Drafted Tyler Seguin

Due to the Kessel trade and Toronto's poor performance in the 2009-10 season, the Bruins were able to select Tyler Seguin second overall in the 2010 NHL entry draft.

2010: Bruins wore a brown and gold variation of the 1948–49 design for the 2010 Winter Classic

In 2010, for the Winter Classic, the Boston Bruins wore a brown and gold variation of their 1948–49 uniform design.

2010: Playoff Loss to Philadelphia

In the 2009-10 playoffs, after gaining a 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Bruins lost the next three games and were defeated in game seven, becoming the third team in NHL history to give up a 3-0 series lead.

2011: Stanley Cup Win

In the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks in the Final to win their sixth Stanley Cup. Tim Thomas won the Conn Smythe Trophy and his second Vezina Trophy.

2012: Playoff Loss to Washington

Following their Stanley Cup win, the Bruins finished second in the Eastern Conference and won the Northeast Division title, but lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.

February 7, 2013: Thomas Traded to Islanders

During the offseason preceding the 2012-13 NHL lockout, Tim Thomas sat out the 2012-13 season and his rights were traded to the New York Islanders on February 7, 2013.

April 16, 2013: Game Postponed

Following the Boston Marathon bombing, the Bruins' game on April 16, 2013, was postponed.

July 4, 2013: Seguin Traded to Stars

On July 4, 2013, the Bruins traded Tyler Seguin, Rich Peverley, and a prospect to the Dallas Stars for Loui Eriksson and three prospects.

2013: Bruins advance to conference finals for the first time since 2013

During the 2018-19 season, the Bruins advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2013.

2013: Bruins last qualified for playoffs

The 2016-17 season marks the first time since the 2013-14 season that the Boston Bruins qualified for the playoffs.

2014: Bruins miss playoffs after winning President's Trophy

In 2014, the Boston Bruins finished the season with 96 points and a 41-27-14 record, missing the playoffs by only two points. They became only the third team in NHL history to miss the playoffs after winning the Presidents' Trophy the previous season. Their 96 points set a new record for the most points earned by a team that did not qualify for the playoffs.

2014: Presidents' Trophy Win

In the 2013-14 season, the Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy after finishing first in the newly formed Atlantic Division. Despite winning their first-round series against the Detroit Red Wings, they lost to the Canadiens in the second round during the 2014 playoffs.

April 15, 2015: Peter Chiarelli fired by Bruins

On April 15, 2015, Peter Chiarelli was fired from his position with the Boston Bruins.

May 20, 2015: Don Sweeney hired as general manager

On May 20, 2015, Don Sweeney was hired as the general manager of the Bruins, replacing Peter Chiarelli.

January 8, 2016: Bruins achieve 3,000th win

On January 8, 2016, the Boston Bruins achieved their 3,000th win in franchise history with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

September 2016: Bruins moved to Warrior Ice Arena

In September 2016, the Bruins moved their training facilities from Ristuccia Ice Arena in Wilmington to Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston.

2016: Bruins fire coach and qualify for playoffs

During the 2016-17 season, head coach Claude Julien was fired and Bruce Cassidy was promoted to interim coach.

2016: Bruins wore a black and gold variation of the original brown uniforms for the 2016 Winter Classic

In 2016, for the Winter Classic, the Boston Bruins wore a black and gold variation of the original brown uniforms, and carried over the design as an alternate the following season.

2016: Bruins missed playoffs for the first time since 2016

In the 2024-25 season, the Bruins finished in last place in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

December 14, 2017: Bruins begin 18-game point streak

On December 14, 2017, the Bruins began an 18-game point streak.

2017: Bruins adopt Adidas AdiZero template

In 2017, the Bruins maintained much of their existing uniform design while moving to Adidas' AdiZero template, pairing the black uniforms with black socks, previously reserved for alternate uniforms.

January 25, 2018: Bruins end 18-game point streak

On January 25, 2018, the Bruins' 18-game point streak ended.

2018: Bruins finish regular season in second place

During the 2018–19 season the Bruins finished the regular season in second place in the division with a 49–24–9 overall record.

2018: The 2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning

Nine days later, they set an all-time NHL record as the fastest team to achieve 50 wins, hitting the mark in 64 games compared to a previous record of 66 games held jointly by the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings and 2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning.

2019: Bruins consistently had the best record in the Atlantic Division

During the 2019–20 season, the Bruins consistently had the best record in the Atlantic Division and were near the top of the league.

2019: Bruins reach Stanley Cup Final

In 2019, the Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in 10 years, ultimately losing to the St. Louis Blues in seven games.

2019: Bruins wear white uniforms with brown and gold stripes for the 2019 Winter Classic

In 2019, the Bruins wore white uniforms with brown and gold stripes and the "B" logo for the Winter Classic, paying homage to their mid-1930s uniforms. The team also unveiled a new black alternate uniform with the simple "B" logo for the 2019–20 season.

March 12, 2020: NHL season paused due to COVID-19 pandemic

On March 12, 2020, the NHL season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Adidas released its "Reverse Retro" series of alternate uniforms

Prior to the 2020–21 season, Adidas released its "Reverse Retro" series of alternate uniforms. The Bruins' version was based on the 1977 to 1995 design, but with a gold base and black accents.

2020: Zdeno Chara leaves Bruins as free agent

Prior to the beginning of the 2020–21 season, Zdeno Chara left the Bruins as a free agent, signing with the Washington Capitals.

2021: Bruins trade for Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar

As the Bruins neared the trade deadline in the 2020-2021 season, they traded with the Buffalo Sabres for Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar.

January 2022: Tuukka Rask signs one-year deal with Bruins

In January 2022, goaltender Tuukka Rask signed a one-year deal with the Bruins after undergoing hip surgery as a free agent.

2022: Presidents' Trophy Win

In 2022, the Boston Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy, amassing 135 points which is the most in one season in NHL history.

2022: Bruins released a second "Reverse Retro" uniform

In the 2022–23 season, the Bruins released a second "Reverse Retro" uniform, featuring a white version of the 1995–2006 "Pooh Bear" alternates.

2022: Bruins clinched the 2022 playoffs as the first wild card team

The Bruins clinched the 2022 playoffs as the first wild card team but were defeated by the Hurricanes in seven games.

March 2, 2023: Bruins become fastest team to 100 points in NHL history

On March 2, 2023, the Bruins reached 100 standings points in their 61st game, setting a new NHL record.

April 9, 2023: Bruins set new all-time record for most games won in a season

On April 9, 2023, the Bruins set a new NHL record for the most games won in a season, with 63 wins.

September 20, 2023: Team confirmed these captaincies

On September 20, 2023, the team confirmed that Marty Barry in 1933–34, Nels Stewart in 1934–35, Eddie Shore in 1935–36, Red Beattie in 1936–37, Bill Cowley in 1944–45 and Bobby Bauer in 1946–47 were team captains.

2023: Boston's 2023 Winter Classic uniform mixed various styles from the team's uniform history

Boston's 2023 Winter Classic uniform mixed various styles from the team's uniform history. The black-based uniform featured gold stripes and vintage white letters. The "BOSTON" wordmark was inspired by the 1949 "Spoked B" logo, and the original bear head logo from 1977 to 1995 was positioned below.

2023: Bruins unveiled a new set of uniforms for the 2023–24 centennial season

For the 2023–24 centennial season, the Bruins unveiled a new set of uniforms, along with a commemorative logo resembling the original design worn from 1949 to 1995. The gold used on the primary uniforms is a paler shade called "Centennial gold".

2023: Brad Marchand named captain, Lucic returns

For the 2023–24 season, Brad Marchand became captain. Milan Lucic also returned to the team.

December 1, 2024: Bruins wore a commemorative uniform to honor the 100th anniversary of the franchise's first-ever game

On December 1, 2024, the Bruins wore a commemorative uniform against the Montreal Canadiens to honor the 100th anniversary of the franchise's first-ever game. The design featured the modernized 1949–1995 "spoked B" logo in the current yellow gold shade and an inverted color version of the centennial "walking bear" patch.

2024: Bruins eliminated by Florida Panthers in playoffs

In the 2023-2024 season, the Bruins were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in six games in the second round of the playoffs.

2024: Bruins fire coach amidst slow start

In the 2024–25 season, the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery amidst a slow start.

June 5, 2025: Bruins announced the hiring of Marco Sturm as the 30th head coach

On June 5, 2025, the Bruins announced the hiring of Marco Sturm as the 30th head coach in team history. Sturm played for the Bruins from 2005 to 2010 and became the first European head coach for the team.

June 2025: Team announced a logo change

In June 2025, the Bruins announced a logo change to take effect with the 2025–26 season. The centennial "Spoked B" logo will be the primary logo, with the black "B" version applied to the white uniform and the gold "B" version applied to the black uniform. The new uniforms were heavily inspired by the 1977–1995 uniforms, and featured an updated "walking bear" patch on the left shoulder.

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2025: Bruins replace coach with Marco Sturm

Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Bruins replaced Joe Sacco with Marco Sturm as head coach.

2025: The updated alternate logo in 2025

The Bruins' alternate logo was updated in 2025 to feature only the bear itself, with the team name variation used on the black uniform, and the city name variation on the white uniform.

2025: Bruins logo tweaked in 2025

The Bruins' logo has been tweaked numerous times over the course of its history, reaching its current form in 2025. The black borders were removed as part of a logo update in 2025, and a corresponding gold "B" version was added for use in dark backgrounds.