Cup-hungry Boston Bruins shrug off shot at NHL records
Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal with Dmitry Orlov (81), Charlie McAvoy (73), Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and David Krejci (46) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Dwyer]
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have been cruising through the regular season,and racking up milestones along the way. They could amass the most wins in NHL history and the most points, too. The players and coaches say they don’t care. Team president Cam Neely says they are playing for the Stanley Cup. The Bruins were the fastest team in NHL history to 100 points and 50 wins, and the first one to clinch a playoff berth this year. They have a chance to break the records of 62 wins and 132 points.
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Boston Bruins forward Jakub Lauko, center, smiles after scoring the team's seventh goal of the night against the Buffalo Sabres, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Boston. The Bruins won 7-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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