The Boston Bruins have achieved an incredible milestone by breaking the NHL record for the most wins in a single season. With 63 wins in 80 games played and two games still remaining in the regular season, the Bruins have already surpassed the previous record for wins. This exceptional performance has seen them lose only 12 games in regulation throughout the entire season.
The Bruins’ dominance this season has also been evident in their impressive +124 goal difference, a stark contrast to the second-place Edmonton Oilers with a +61 goal difference. The Bruins’ success has been driven by their star forward David Pastrnak, who has tallied 60 goals and 49 assists for a total of 109 points in 80 games played.
Brad Marchand has also contributed significantly to the Bruins’ success with 20 goals and 43 assists for a total of 63 points in 71 games. The Bruins’ depth has been a crucial factor in their record-breaking season, with 14 players scoring at least 20 points, 11 players notching up 30 points or more, and 9 players achieving 40 points or more.
In addition to their potent offense, the Bruins have also benefited from outstanding goaltending. Linus Ullmark has recorded 39 wins in 47 starts, boasting a 1.89 goals-against average (GAA) and a .938 save percentage (SV%). Jeremy Swayman has also been impressive with 23 wins in 32 starts, a 2.22 GAA, and a .921 SV%.
As the regular season comes to a close, the Boston Bruins are the heavy favorites to win the Stanley Cup with +350 odds, 300 points lower than any other team. With their impressive record-breaking season, the Bruins have set themselves up as the team to beat in this year’s playoffs.
