What is the rivalry between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens?

The Bruins–Canadiens rivalry is a National Hockey League (NHL) rivalry between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. It is considered “one of the greatest rivalries in sports.”

Who is the only NHL team to have a winning record against the Bruins?

At the end of the 2018–19 season, the Canadiens is the only team in the Eastern Conference that has a winning overall record against the Bruins. In total, other than Montreal, there are only two other teams that have a winning overall record against Boston (the Anaheim Ducks and the Minnesota Wild ).

How many points did the Boston Bruins have in 2014?

The 2014–15 Boston Bruins season was their 91st season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Despite earning 96 points, the Bruins did not qualify for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, ending their seven-season playoff streak.

How many times has Montreal played the Bruins in Game 7?

The two teams have faced each other nine times in Game 7 NHL playoff games, more than any other pair of opponents in NHL history. As of February 14, 2020, Montreal is one of only three teams that has a winning overall record against the Bruins (the Anaheim Ducks and the Minnesota Wild are the other two).

Who was involved in the Bruins Richard incident?

On March 13, 1955, an on-ice episode sparked one of the worst incidents of hockey-related violence in history. Maurice Richard was part of a violent confrontation in a game against the Bruins. Bruins defenceman Hal Laycoe, who had previously played for the Canadiens, high-sticked Richard in the head during a Montreal power play.

Who was the referee in the Boston-Montreal game?

The March 16 hearing was attended by the on-ice officials, Richard, Laycoe, Montreal Assistant General Manager Ken Reardon, Boston General Manager Lynn Patrick, Montreal Head Coach Dick Irvin and NHL referee-in-chief Carl Voss. In his defence, Richard contended that he was dazed and thought Thompson was one of Boston’s players.