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1969–70 Boston Bruins season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1969–70 Boston Bruins season

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1969–70 Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup Champions
Division 2nd Eastern
1969–70 record 40–17–19
Home record 27–3–8
Road record 13–14–11
Goals for 277 (1st)
Goals against 216 (6th)
General Manager Milt Schmidt
Coach Harry Sinden
Captain Vacant
Alternate captains Unknown
Unknown
Arena Boston Garden
Team leaders
Goals Phil Esposito (43)
Assists Bobby Orr (87)
Points Bobby Orr (120)
Penalties in minutes Bobby Orr (125)
Wins Gerry Cheevers (24)
Goals against average Gerry Cheevers (2.72)

The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins 46th season in the NHL, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Division finals.

Boston got off to a quick start, going unbeaten in their first 7 games (6–0–1), which immediately was followed by a 5 game winless streak. The Bruins though would snap out of their mini-slump, and never have a 2 game losing streak for the remainder of the season, finishing the year with a 40–17–19 record, earning 99 points, which tied the Chicago Black Hawks for 1st place in the Eastern Division. Chicago was awarded 1st place though due to having more wins than Boston, as the Hawks recorded 45.

Bobby Orr would have his breakout season, leading the league with 120 points, as he became the first defenceman in league history to record over 100 points, while setting an NHL record with 87 assists. Orr also scored 33 goals, which also was a record by a defenceman. Orr also provided toughness, leading the Bruins with 125 PIM. Phil Esposito had another very strong season, scoring 43 goals and earning 99 points, while John McKenzie registered 70 points. 34 year old John Bucyk scored a career high 31 goals and tied his career best with 69 points.

In goal, Gerry Cheevers would get the majority of playing time, winning a team high 24 games, and having a team best 2.72 GAA and 4 shutouts. Ed Johnston would be his backup, as he won 16 games, had a 2.98 GAA, and 3 shutouts.

In the playoffs, Boston opened up against the New York Rangers, who finished in 4th place in the Eastern Division, with 92 points, 7 less than the Bruins. The series opened up at the Boston Garden, and the Bruins continued their winning ways at home, taking the first 2 games to take an early series lead. The series then moved to Madison Square Garden in New York for the next 2 games, and the Rangers responded with 2 close wins, and tied the series up at 2 games each. Boston returned home for game 5, and took a 3–2 series lead with a hard fought 3–2 win in the game, and the Bruins would finish off the Rangers in game 6 on the road, beating New York 4–1, and advance to the Eastern Division finals.

The Bruins opponent for the division finals was the Chicago Black Hawks, who finished with 99 points, the same as Boston, but had more wins, so they were awarded home ice for the series. Boston would surprise the Chicago fans by taking the first 2 games held at Chicago Stadium with relative ease to take a 2–0 series lead. Boston then took game 3 by a 5–2 score at the Boston Garden, and took a commanding 3–0 lead in the series. The Black Hawks would keep game 4 close, but would lose, as Boston won the game 5–4, and swept Chicago, to advance to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 1958.

Bobby Orr scoring "The Goal" against the St. Louis Blues, winning the 1969–70 Stanley Cup.
Bobby Orr scoring "The Goal" against the St. Louis Blues, winning the 1969–70 Stanley Cup.

Boston Bruins vs. St. Louis Blues

Boston would face the winner of the Western Division, the St. Louis Blues, who were making their 3rd straight Stanley Cup final appearance. The Blues had previously been swept by the Montreal Canadiens in their first 2 times in the finals. St. Louis had defeated the Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins to earn a spot. The series would open at the St. Louis Arena, and the Bruins had no problems at all in their first 2 games, defeating the Blues by scores of 6–1 and 6–2, and took a 2–0 series lead. The series shifted to Boston for the next 2 games, and the Bruins again dominated game 3, winning 4–1. St. Louis would sent the 4th game into overtime, however, the Bruins, on a goal by Bobby Orr, would win the game 4–3, winning an NHL record 10th straight playoff game, and win their first cup since 1941, and the 4th in franchise history.

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[edit] Season standings

Eastern Division GP W L T GF GA PTS
Chicago Black Hawks 76 45 22 9 250 170 99
Boston Bruins 76 40 17 19 277 216 99
Detroit Red Wings 76 40 21 15 246 199 95
New York Rangers 76 38 22 16 246 189 92
Montreal Canadiens 76 38 22 16 244 201 92
Toronto Maple Leafs 76 29 34 13 222 242 71

[edit] Game log

# Date Visitor Score Home Record Pts
1 October 12 New York Rangers 1–2 Boston Bruins 1–0–0 2
2 October 15 Oakland Seals 0–6 Boston Bruins 2–0–0 4
3 October 18 Boston Bruins 3–3 Pittsburgh Penguins 2–0–1 5
4 October 19 Pittsburgh Penguins 0–4 Boston Bruins 3–0–1 7
5 October 22 Boston Bruins 3–2 Minnesota North Stars 4–0–1 9
6 October 24 Boston Bruins 4–2 Oakland Seals 5–0–1 11
7 October 25 Boston Bruins 3–2 Los Angeles Kings 6–0–1 13
8 October 29 Boston Bruins 2–4 Toronto Maple Leafs 6–1–1 13
9 November 1 Boston Bruins 2–9 Montreal Canadiens 6–2–1 13
10 November 2 Toronto Maple Leafs 4–4 Boston Bruins 6–2–2 14
11 November 5 St. Louis Blues 4–4 Boston Bruins 6–2–3 15
12 November 8 Boston Bruins 2–3 Detroit Red Wings 6–3–3 15
13 November 10 Oakland Seals 3–8 Boston Bruins 7–3–3 17
14 November 13 Detroit Red Wings 1–3 Boston Bruins 8–3–3 19
15 November 15 New York Rangers 6–5 Boston Bruins 8–4–3 19
16 November 16 Los Angeles Kings 4–7 Boston Bruins 9–4–3 21
17 November 21 Boston Bruins 2–2 Chicago Black Hawks 9–4–4 22
18 November 23 Montreal Canadiens 2–2 Boston Bruins 9–4–5 23
19 November 26 Boston Bruins 0–3 New York Rangers 9–5–5 23
20 November 27 Philadelphia Flyers 4–6 Boston Bruins 10–5–5 25
21 November 29 Boston Bruins 2–2 Montreal Canadiens 10–5–6 26
22 November 30 Toronto Maple Leafs 1–4 Boston Bruins 11–5–6 28
23 December 4 Boston Bruins 4–4 Detroit Red Wings 11–5–7 29
24 December 6 Chicago Black Hawks 1–6 Boston Bruins 12–5–7 31
25 December 7 Minnesota North Stars 2–2 Boston Bruins 12–5–8 32
26 December 10 Boston Bruins 2–5 New York Rangers 12–6–8 32
27 December 11 New York Rangers 1–2 Boston Bruins 13–6–8 34
28 December 13 Boston Bruins 5–3 Philadelphia Flyers 14–6–8 36
29 December 14 Pittsburgh Penguins 1–2 Boston Bruins 15–6–8 38
30 December 18 Boston Bruins 3–3 St. Louis Blues 15–6–9 39
31 December 20 Boston Bruins 6–4 Pittsburgh Penguins 16–6–9 41
32 December 21 Montreal Canadiens 5–2 Boston Bruins 16–7–9 41
33 December 25 Los Angeles Kings 1–7 Boston Bruins 17–7–9 43
34 December 28 Boston Bruins 5–4 Philadelphia Flyers 18–7–9 45
35 December 31 Boston Bruins 1–5 Detroit Red Wings 18–8–9 45
36 January 3 Boston Bruins 6–2 Los Angeles Kings 19–8–9 47
37 January 7 Boston Bruins 6–1 Oakland Seals 20–8–9 49
38 January 10 Boston Bruins 3–4 Toronto Maple Leafs 20–9–9 49
39 January 11 Oakland Seals 3–6 Boston Bruins 21–9–9 51
40 January 15 Los Angeles Kings 3–6 Boston Bruins 22–9–9 53
41 January 17 Chicago Black Hawks 1–0 Boston Bruins 22–10–9 53
42 January 18 Montreal Canadiens 3–6 Boston Bruins 23–10–9 55
43 January 22 Philadelphia Flyers 3–3 Boston Bruins 23–10–10 56
44 January 24 Boston Bruins 1–8 New York Rangers 23–11–10 56
45 January 25 Pittsburgh Penguins 1–3 Boston Bruins 24–11–10 58
46 January 29 Minnesota North Stars 5–6 Boston Bruins 25–11–10 60
47 January 31 Boston Bruins 3–3 Montreal Canadiens 25–11–11 61
48 February 1 Toronto Maple Leafs 6–7 Boston Bruins 26–11–11 63
49 February 4 Boston Bruins 4–8 Chicago Black Hawks 26–12–11 63
50 February 5 Philadelphia Flyers 1–5 Boston Bruins 27–12–11 65
51 February 7 Detroit Red Wings 2–2 Boston Bruins 27–12–12 66
52 February 8 St. Louis Blues 1–7 Boston Bruins 28–12–12 68
53 February 11 Boston Bruins 3–2 St. Louis Blues 29–12–12 70
54 February 14 Boston Bruins 3–0 Pittsburgh Penguins 30–12–12 72
55 February 17 Boston Bruins 3–3 Oakland Seals 30–12–13 73
56 February 18 Boston Bruins 5–5 Los Angeles Kings 30–12–14 74
57 February 21 Boston Bruins 4–2 Minnesota North Stars 31–12–14 76
58 February 22 Boston Bruins 3–6 Chicago Black Hawks 31–13–14 76
59 February 26 New York Rangers 3–5 Boston Bruins 32–13–14 78
60 February 28 Chicago Black Hawks 0–3 Boston Bruins 33–13–14 80
61 March 1 St. Louis Blues 1–3 Boston Bruins 34–13–14 82
62 March 4 Boston Bruins 1–3 St. Louis Blues 34–14–14 82
63 March 7 Boston Bruins 5–5 Philadelphia Flyers 34–14–15 83
64 March 8 Montreal Canadiens 0–2 Boston Bruins 35–14–15 85
65 March 11 Boston Bruins 0–0 Chicago Black Hawks 35–14–16 86
66 March 14 Boston Bruins 1–2 Toronto Maple Leafs 35–15–16 86
67 March 15 Detroit Red Wings 5–5 Boston Bruins 35–15–17 87
68 March 19 Chicago Black Hawks 1–3 Boston Bruins 36–15–17 89
69 March 21 Boston Bruins 4–5 Minnesota North Stars 36–16–17 89
70 March 22 Minnesota North Stars 0–5 Boston Bruins 37–16–17 91
71 March 25 Boston Bruins 3–1 New York Rangers 38–16–17 93
72 March 28 Detroit Red Wings 5–5 Boston Bruins 38–16–18 94
73 March 29 Boston Bruins 2–2 Detroit Red Wings 38–16–19 95
74 April 1 Boston Bruins 3–6 Montreal Canadiens 38–17–19 95
75 April 4 Boston Bruins 4–2 Toronto Maple Leafs 39–17–19 97
76 April 5 Toronto Maple Leafs 1–3 Boston Bruins 40–17–19 99

[edit] Playoffs

[edit] Boston Bruins 4, New York Rangers 2

# Date Visitor Score Home Record
1 April 8 New York Rangers 2–8 Boston Bruins 1–0
2 April 9 New York Rangers 3–5 Boston Bruins 2–0
3 April 11 Boston Bruins 3–4 New York Rangers 2–1
4 April 12 Boston Bruins 2–4 New York Rangers 2–2
5 April 14 New York Rangers 2–3 Boston Bruins 3–2
6 April 16 Boston Bruins 4–1 New York Rangers 4–2

[edit] Boston Bruins 4, Chicago Black Hawks 0

# Date Visitor Score Home Record
1 April 19 Boston Bruins 6–3 Chicago Black Hawks 1–0
2 April 21 Boston Bruins 4–1 Chicago Black Hawks 2–0
3 April 23 Chicago Black Hawks 2–5 Boston Bruins 3–0
4 April 26 Chicago Black Hawks 4–5 Boston Bruins 4–0

[edit] Boston Bruins 4, St. Louis Blues 0

# Date Visitor Score Home Record
1 May 3 Boston Bruins 6–1 St. Louis Blues 1–0
2 May 5 Boston Bruins 6–2 St. Louis Blues 2–0
3 May 7 St. Louis Blues 1–4 Boston Bruins 3–0
4 May 10 St. Louis Blues 3–4 Boston Bruins 4–0

[edit] Season stats

[edit] Scoring leaders

Player GP G A Pts PIM
Bobby Orr 76 33 87 120 125
Phil Esposito 76 43 56 99 50
John McKenzie 72 29 41 70 114
Johnny Bucyk 76 31 38 69 13
Fred Stanfield 73 23 35 58 14

[edit] Goaltending

Player GP TOI W L T GA SO GAA
Gerry Cheevers 41 2384 24 8 8 108 4 2.72
Ed Johnston 37 2176 16 9 11 108 3 2.98

[edit] Playoff stats

[edit] Scoring leaders

Player GP G A Pts PIM
Phil Esposito 14 13 14 27 16
Bobby Orr 14 9 11 20 14
Johnny Bucyk 14 11 8 19 2
John McKenzie 14 5 12 17 35
Fred Stanfield 14 4 12 16 6

[edit] Goaltending

Player GP TOI W L GA SO GAA
Gerry Cheevers 13 781 12 1 29 0 2.23
Ed Johnston 1 60 0 1 4 0 4.00

[edit] Awards and records

[edit] Draft picks

Boston's draft picks at the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft

Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 3 Don Tannahill Flag of Canada Canada Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA)
1 4 Frank Spring Flag of Canada Canada Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
1 11 Ivan Boldirev Flag of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia Oshawa Generals (OHA)
2 22 Art Quoquochi Flag of Canada Canada Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
3 34 Nels Jacobson Flag of Canada Canada Winnipeg Jets (WCHA)
4 46 Ron Fairbrother Flag of Canada Canada Saskatoon Blades (WCHL)
5 58 Jeremy Wright Flag of Canada Canada Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
6 69 Jim Jones Flag of Canada Canada Peterborough Petes (OHA)
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