The 1987-88 Boston Bruins: A Season of Success
A Historic Season
The 1987-88 season was a memorable one for the Boston Bruins, marking their 64th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team had a remarkable regular season performance, finishing with a record of 44-30-6 and earning 94 points. This placed them second in the NHL's Adams Division.
Stanley Cup Finals Appearance
The Bruins' success extended into the playoffs, where they advanced all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced off against the Edmonton Oilers, who had won the Cup the previous year. Despite their valiant efforts, the Bruins ultimately fell to the Oilers in four games.
Roster and Statistics
The 1987-88 Boston Bruins roster featured a mix of veteran leadership and rising stars. Key players included: * Ray Bourque, who led the team with 103 points (23 goals, 80 assists) * Cam Neely, who scored 36 goals in his rookie season * Bob Sweeney, who contributed 24 goals and 41 assists * Craig Janney, who emerged as a promising young playmaker with 58 points The Bruins' success was also due in part to their strong goaltending duo of Andy Moog and Reggie Lemelin. Moog recorded a stellar 3.03 goals-against average (GAA) and Lemelin posted a 3.75 GAA.
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