2018–19 Boston Bruins season

The 2018–19 Boston Bruins season was the 95th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 1, 1924.[2] The Bruins clinched a playoff spot on March 23, 2019, after a 7–3 win over the Florida Panthers.[3]

2018–19 Boston Bruins
Eastern Conference champions
Division2nd Atlantic
Conference2nd Eastern
2018–19 record49–24–9
Home record29–9–3
Road record20–15–6
Goals for259
Goals against215
Team information
General managerDon Sweeney
CoachBruce Cassidy
CaptainZdeno Chara
Alternate captainsPatrice Bergeron
David Krejci
ArenaTD Garden
Average attendance17,565[1]
Minor league affiliate(s)Providence Bruins (AHL)
Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsDavid Pastrnak (38 goals)
AssistsBrad Marchand (64)
PointsBrad Marchand (100 points)
Penalty minutesBrad Marchand (96)
Plus/minusPatrice Bergeron (+23)
WinsTuukka Rask (27)
Goals against averageJaroslav Halak (2.34)

On May 16, 2019, the Bruins advanced to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals with a 4–0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes,[4] marking their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 2013.[5] They would lose in seven games to the St. Louis Blues.[6]

Standings

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Atlantic Division
PosTeamGPWLOTLROWGFGAGDPts
1p – Tampa Bay Lightning826216456325222+103128
2x – Boston Bruins824924947259215+44107
3x – Toronto Maple Leafs824628846286251+35100
4Montreal Canadiens824430841249236+1396
5Florida Panthers8236321433267280−1386
6Buffalo Sabres8233391028226271−4576
7Detroit Red Wings8232401029227277−5074
8Ottawa Senators822947629242302−6064
Source: National Hockey League[7]
p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy; x – Clinched playoff spot

Schedule and results

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Preseason

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The preseason schedule was published on May 18, 2018.[8]

Regular season

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The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.[9]

2018–19 game log

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

Playoffs

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The Bruins faced the Toronto Maple Leafs in the First Round of the playoffs,[10] and defeated them in seven games.[11][12] They played against each other in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, where the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs in the First Round in seven games.[13]

The Bruins faced the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Second Round of the playoffs,[14] defeating them in six games.[15]

The Bruins faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Finals,[16] and swept the series in four games.[17] They played against each other in the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs, where the Bruins lost to the Hurricanes in the Conference Semifinals in seven games.[18]

The Bruins faced the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Finals,[19] where the Bruins lost to the Blues in seven games.[6] This marked the first time since 1990 that they had home ice advantage in the final round.[20]

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:  Win  Loss

Player statistics

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As of June 12, 2019[21]

Skaters

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Goaltenders

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Regular season[24]
PlayerGPGSTOIWLOTGAGAASASV%SOGAPIM
Tuukka Rask46452,635:09271351092.481,245.9124024
Jaroslav Halak40372,308:0722114902.341,158.9225040
Playoffs[25]
PlayerGPGSTOIWLGAGAASASV%SOGAPIM
Tuukka Rask24241,458:50159492.02742.9342000

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Bruins. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.


Transactions

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The Bruins have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

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DateDetailsRef
September 11, 2018 (2018-09-11)To New York Rangers
Adam McQuaid
To Boston Bruins
Steven Kampfer
4th-round pick in 2019
[26]
January 11, 2019 (2019-01-11)To Ottawa Senators
Cody Goloubef
To Boston Bruins
Paul Carey
[27]
February 20, 2019 (2019-02-20)To Minnesota Wild
Ryan Donato
Conditional 5th-round pick in 2019
To Boston Bruins
Charlie Coyle
[28]
February 25, 2019 (2019-02-25)To New Jersey Devils
2nd-round pick in 2019
4th-round pick in 2020
To Boston Bruins
Marcus Johansson
[29]

Free agents

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DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
June 30, 2018 (2018-06-30)Chris Breento Providence Bruins (AHL)Unknown[30]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Kenny Agostinoto Montreal Canadiens1-year[31]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Tommy Crossto Columbus Blue Jackets1-year[32]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Austin Czarnikto Calgary Flames2-year[33]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Cody Goloubeffrom Calgary Flames1-year[34]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Jaroslav Halakfrom New York Islanders2-year[34]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Nick Holdento Vegas Golden Knights2-year[35]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Anton Khudobinto Dallas Stars2-year[36]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Mark McNeillfrom Nashville Predators1-year[34]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)John Moorefrom New Jersey Devils5-year[34]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Riley Nashto Columbus Blue Jackets3-year[37]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Joakim Nordstromfrom Carolina Hurricanes2-year[34]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Tim Schallerto Vancouver Canucks2-year[38]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Chris Wagnerfrom New York Islanders2-year[34]
August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)Paul Postmato Ak Bars Kazan (KHL)1-year[39]
August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)Tommy Wingelsto Genève-Servette (NL)1-year[40]
February 24, 2019 (2019-02-24)Lee Stempniakfrom Providence Bruins (AHL)1-year[41]
May 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)Emil Johanssonto HV71 (SHL)3-year[42]
May 21, 2019 (2019-05-21)Jakob Forsbacka Karlssonto Växjö Lakers (SHL)2-year[43]

Waivers

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DatePlayerTeamRef
December 6, 2018 (2018-12-06)Gemel Smithfrom Dallas Stars[44][45]
January 15, 2019 (2019-01-15)Colby Caveto Edmonton Oilers[46]

Signings

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DatePlayerContract termRef
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Axel Andersson3-year[34]
July 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)Anton Blidh1-year[50]
July 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)Sean Kuraly3-year[50]
July 14, 2018 (2018-07-14)Colby Cave2-year[51]
March 23, 2019 (2019-03-23)Zdeno Chara1-year[52]
March 26, 2019 (2019-03-26)Paul Carey2-year[53]
May 1, 2019 (2019-05-01)Anton Blidh2-year[54]
May 3, 2019 (2019-05-03)Oskar Steen3-year[55]

Draft picks

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Below are the Boston Bruins' selections at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Round#PlayerPosNationalityCollege/Junior/Club team (League)
257Axel AnderssonD  SwedenDjurgardens IF J20 (SuperElit)
3771Jakub LaukoC  Czech RepublicPiráti Chomutov (ELH)
4119Curtis HallC  United StatesYoungstown Phantoms (USHL)
6181Dustyn McFaulD  CanadaPickering Panthers (OJHL)
7212Pavel ShenC  RussiaMamonty Yugry (MHL)

Notes:

  1. The Florida Panthers' third-round pick went to the Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on February 22, 2018, that sent Frank Vatrano to Florida in exchange for this pick.[56]

References

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