2014–15 Boston Bruins season

The 2014–15 Boston Bruins season was their 91st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 1, 1924.[2] Despite earning 96 points, the Bruins did not qualify for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, ending their seven-season playoff streak. At the time, this was the most points ever by a team who did not qualify, surpassing the 95 points earned by the 2006–07 Colorado Avalanche and the 2010–11 Dallas Stars. The Bruins held this record for three seasons, until the 2017–18 Florida Panthers tied their record. The Montreal Canadiens achieved the same thing the next season.

2014–15 Boston Bruins
Division5th Atlantic
Conference9th Eastern
2014–15 record41–27–14
Home record24–10–7
Road record17–17–7
Goals for213
Goals against211
Team information
General managerPeter Chiarelli
CoachClaude Julien
CaptainZdeno Chara
Alternate captainsPatrice Bergeron
Chris Kelly
David Krejci
ArenaTD Garden
Average attendance17,565(100%)[1]
(41 games)
Minor league affiliate(s)Providence Bruins (AHL)
South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsBrad Marchand (24)
AssistsDougie Hamilton and Patrice Bergeron (32)
PointsPatrice Bergeron (55)
Penalty minutesBrad Marchand (95)
Plus/minusKevan Miller (+20)
WinsTuukka Rask (34)
Goals against averageTuukka Rask (2.30)

Off-season edit

On May 21, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Bruins assistant general manager Jim Benning had been hired as the Canucks' new general manager. Bruins' general manager Peter Chiarelli announced that he would be looking "internally and externally to replace that position".[3]
On June 27, Peter Chiarelli announced that club had promoted Scott Bradley to assistant general manager after he spent five seasons as the team's director of player personnel. Chiarelli also announced that Ryan Nadeau was promoted to director of hockey operations/analytics. The club also hired John Ferguson, Jr. as executive director of player personnel. Ferguson had previously been a part of the San Jose Sharks organization since 2008.[4]

Standings edit

Atlantic Division
PosTeamGPWLOTLROWGFGAGDPts
1y – Montreal Canadiens8250221043221189+32110
2x – Tampa Bay Lightning825024847262211+51108
3x – Detroit Red Wings8243251439235221+14100
4x – Ottawa Senators8243261337238215+2399
5Boston Bruins8241271437213211+296
6Florida Panthers8238291530206223−1791
7Toronto Maple Leafs823044825211262−5168
8Buffalo Sabres822351815161274−11354
Source: National Hockey League
x – Clinched playoff spot; y – Clinched division
Eastern Conference Wild Card
PosDivTeamGPWLOTLROWGFGAGDPts
1ATx – Ottawa Senators8243261337238215+2399
2MEx – Pittsburgh Penguins8243271239221210+1198
3ATBoston Bruins8241271437213211+296
4ATFlorida Panthers8238291530206223−1791
5MEColumbus Blue Jackets824235533236250−1489
6MEPhiladelphia Flyers8233311830215234−1984
7MENew Jersey Devils8232361427181216−3578
8MECarolina Hurricanes8230411125188226−3871
9ATToronto Maple Leafs823044825211262−5168
10ATBuffalo Sabres822351815161274−11354
Source: National Hockey League
x – Clinched playoff spot

Suspensions/fines edit

PlayerExplanationLengthSalaryDate issued
Milan LucicMaking an obscene gesture during NHL Game No. 53 in Montreal on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 19:40 of the third period.$5,000.00October 17, 2014[5]
Brad MarchandSlew-footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard during NHL Game No. 644 in Boston on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 14:30 of the second period.2 games$48,387.10January 16, 2015[6]

Schedule and results edit

Pre-season edit

Regular season edit

2014–15 Game Log

Legend:  Win (2 points)  Loss (0 points)  Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Player stats edit

Final

Skaters
Goaltenders
Regular Season[7]
PlayerGPGSTOIWLOTGAGAASASV%SO
Tuukka Rask706740633421131562.3020110.9223
Niklas Svedberg1814900751352.334250.9182
Malcolm Subban113101035.8160.5000
  • Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Bruins. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
  • Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.

Notable achievements edit

Awards edit

Milestones edit


Transactions edit

The Bruins have been involved in the following transactions during the 2014–15 season: