Established in 1924 as the first American team in the NHL, the Boston Bruins quickly found success, clinching their first Stanley Cup in 1929. Led by legends like Eddie Shore and Frank Brimsek, they added two more championships before a resurgence in the 1970s with Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. However, Orr's departure in 1976 didn't deter them, as Ray Bourque took the helm, leading to an NHL-record 29 consecutive playoff appearances. After a 20-year hiatus, they won the Stanley Cup again in 2011, with goaltender Tim Thomas playing a pivotal role. Despite subsequent playoff runs, including reaching the finals in 2013 and 2019, they fell short of adding to their trophy collection. As of April 2024, the team is the third oldest active team and is the oldest team from America.
Boston Bruins NHL Playoff History and Appearances
The Boston Bruins have a rich history in the NHL playoffs, with a total of 76 appearances. Their journey began in the 1926-27 season when they reached the Stanley Cup Finals but fell short against the Ottawa Senators. However, they quickly rebounded, winning their first Stanley Cup in the 1928-29 season by defeating the New York Rangers.
Over the decades, the Bruins have been a dominant force in the playoffs, clinching numerous division titles and conference championships. They've had notable playoff runs, including their Stanley Cup victories in 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011, and their most recent appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2019, where they faced the St. Louis Blues.
A table exploring Boston Bruins’ Playoff history and appearances is provided below:
Year | Record | Result |
| 2023 | 65-12-5 | Lost First Round |
| 2022 | 51-26-5 | Lost First Round |
| 2021 | 33-16-7 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 2020 | 44-14-12 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 2019 | 49-24-9 | Lost Final |
| 2018 | 50-20-12 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 2017 | 44-31-7 | Lost First Round |
| 2016 | 42-31-9 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2015 | 41-27-14 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2014 | 54-19-9 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round) |
| 2013 | 28-14-6 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 2012 | 49-29-4 | Lost First Round |
| 2011 | 46-25-11 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 2010 | 39-30-13 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 2009 | 53-19-10 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 2008 | 41-29-12 | Lost First Round |
| 2007 | 35-41-6 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2006 | 29-37-16 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2004 | 41-19-15-7 | Lost First Round |
| 2003 | 36-31-11-4 | Lost First Round |
| 2002 | 43-24-6-9 | Lost First Round |
| 2001 | 36-30-8-8 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2000 | 24-33-19-6 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1999 | 39-30-13 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1998 | 39-30-13 | Lost First Round |
| 1997 | 26-47-9 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1996 | 40-31-11 | Lost First Round |
| 1995 | 27-18-3 | Lost First Round |
| 1994 | 42-29-13 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1993 | 51-26-7 | Lost First Round |
| 1992 | 36-32-12 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1991 | 44-24-12 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1990 | 46-25-9 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1989 | 37-29-14 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1988 | 44-30-6 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1987 | 39-34-7 | Lost First Round |
| 1986 | 37-31-12 | Lost First Round |
| 1985 | 36-34-10 | Lost First Round |
| 1984 | 49-25-6 | Lost First Round |
| 1983 | 50-20-10 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1982 | 43-27-10 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1981 | 37-30-13 | Lost First Round |
| 1980 | 46-21-13 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1979 | 43-23-14 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1978 | 51-18-11 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1977 | 49-23-8 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1976 | 48-15-17 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1975 | 40-26-14 | Lost First Round |
| 1974 | 52-17-9 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1973 | 51-22-5 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1972 | 54-13-11 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 1971 | 57-14-7 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1970 | 40-17-19 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 1969 | 42-18-16 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1968 | 37-27-10 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1967 | 17-43-10 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1966 | 21-43-6 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1965 | 21-43-6 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1964 | 18-40-12 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1963 | 14-39-17 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1962 | 15-47-8 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1961 | 15-42-13 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1960 | 28-34-8 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1959 | 32-29-9 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1958 | 27-28-15 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1957 | 34-24-12 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1956 | 23-34-13 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1955 | 23-26-21 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1954 | 32-28-10 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1953 | 28-29-13 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1952 | 25-29-16 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1951 | 22-30-18 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1950 | 22-32-16 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1949 | 29-23-8 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1948 | 23-24-13 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1947 | 26-23-11 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1946 | 24-18-8 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1945 | 16-30-4 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1944 | 19-26-5 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1943 | 24-17-9 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1942 | 25-17-6 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1941 | 27-8-13 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 1940 | 31-12-5 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1939 | 36-10-2 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 1938 | 30-11-7 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1937 | 23-18-7 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1936 | 22-20-6 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
| 1935 | 26-16-6 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1934 | 18-25-5 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1933 | 25-15-8 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1932 | 15-21-12 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1931 | 28-10-6 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1930 | 38-5-1 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1929 | 26-13-5 | Stanley Cup Winners |
| 1928 | 20-13-11 | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1927 | 21-20-3 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
| 1926 | 17-15-4 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1925 | 6-24 | Missed Playoffs |
Boston Bruins Conference History
The Boston Bruins have navigated various conference alignments throughout their storied history in the NHL. From the league's inception until 1993, conferences were not part of the NHL's organizational structure. Instead, teams competed within divisions. Following the introduction of conferences in 1993, the Bruins became members of the Eastern Conference's Northeast Division. This affiliation lasted until 2013 when the NHL realigned its divisions and conferences. Since then, the Bruins have been a part of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.
Over the years, the Bruins have consistently showcased their competitiveness, clinching multiple division titles and making numerous playoff appearances. They've claimed the coveted Stanley Cup championship a total of six times, with their most recent triumph occurring in the 2010-2011 season. This achievement stands as the pinnacle of success in North American professional hockey and solidifies the Bruins' place among the league's elite franchises. In addition to their Stanley Cup victories, they've also secured the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, awarded to the Western Conference playoff champions, twice.
A table exploring Boston Bruins’ Conference History along with their results is provided below:
| NHL season | Bruins season | Conference | Result |
| 2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Lost First round to Florida Panthers, 3–4 |
| 2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Lost First round to Carolina Hurricanes, 3–4 |
| 2020–21 | 2020–21 | — | Won First round vs. Washington Capitals, 4–1 Lost Second Round to New York Islanders, 2–4 |
| 2019–20 | 2019–20 | Eastern | Finished fourth in seeding round-robin (0–3) Won First round vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 4–1 Lost Second Round to Tampa Bay Lightning, 1–4 |
| 2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Won First round vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 Won Second Round vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 4–2 Won Conference finals vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to St. Louis Blues, 3–4 |
| 2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Won First round vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 Lost Second Round to Tampa Bay Lightning, 1–4 |
| 2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Lost First round to Ottawa Senators, 2–4 |
| 2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Won First round vs. Detroit Red Wings, 4–1 Lost Second Round to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 2012–13 | 2012–13 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 Won Conference semifinals vs. New York Rangers, 4–1 Won Conference finals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Chicago Blackhawks, 2–4 |
| 2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Washington Capitals, 3–4 |
| 2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 Won Conference semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–0 Won Conference finals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 4–3 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. Vancouver Canucks, 4–3 |
| 2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 4–2 Lost Conference semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 3–4 |
| 2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–0 Lost Conference semifinals to Carolina Hurricanes, 3–4 |
| 2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 2005–06 | 2005–06 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||
| 2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to New Jersey Devils, 1–4 |
| 2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 |
| 2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 4–2 Lost Conference semifinals to Buffalo Sabres, 2–4 |
| 1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Washington Capitals, 2–4 |
| 1996–97 | 1996–97 | Eastern | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | 1995–96 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to Florida Panthers, 1–4 |
| 1994–95 | 1994–95 | Eastern | Lost conference quarterfinals to New Jersey Devils, 1–4 |
| 1993–94 | 1993–94 | Eastern | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 Lost Conference semifinals to New Jersey Devils, 2–4 |
| 1992–93 | 1992–93 | Wales | Lost Division semifinals to Buffalo Sabres, 0–4 |
| 1991–92 | 1991–92 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 4–3 Won Division finals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–0 Lost Conference finals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 0–4 |
| 1990–91 | 1990–91 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Hartford Whalers, 4–2 Won Division finals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 Lost Conference finals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 2–4 |
| 1989–90 | 1989–90 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Hartford Whalers, 4–3 Won Division finals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–1 Won Conference finals vs. Washington Capitals, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Edmonton Oilers, 1–4 |
| 1988–89 | 1988–89 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 4–1 Lost Division finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1987–88 | 1987–88 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 4–2 Won Division finals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–1 Won Conference finals vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–3 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Edmonton Oilers, 0–4 |
| 1986–87 | 1986–87 | Wales | Lost Division semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4 |
| 1985–86 | 1985–86 | Wales | Lost Division semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–3 |
| 1984–85 | 1984–85 | Wales | Lost Division semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–3 |
| 1983–84 | 1983–84 | Wales | Lost Division semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–3 |
| 1982–83 | 1982–83 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Quebec Nordiques, 3–1 Won Division finals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 4–3 Lost Conference finals to New York Islanders, 2–4 |
| 1981–82 | 1981–82 | Wales | Won Division semifinals vs. Buffalo Sabres, 3–1 Lost Division finals to Quebec Nordiques, 3–4 |
| 1980–81 | 1980–81 | Wales | Lost Preliminary Round to Minnesota North Stars, 0–3 |
| 1979–80 | 1979–80 | Wales | Won Preliminary Round vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 3–2 Lost Quarterfinals to New York Islanders, 1–4 |
| 1978–79 | 1978–79 | Wales | Won Quarterfinals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 4–0 Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 1977–78 | 1977–78 | Wales | Won Quarterfinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–0 Won Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–1 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 |
| 1976–77 | 1976–77 | Wales | Won Quarterfinals vs. Los Angeles Kings, 4–2 Won Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4 |
| 1975–76 | 1975–76 | Wales | Won Quarterfinals vs. Los Angeles Kings, 4–3 Lost Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 1–4 |
| 1974–75 | 1974–75 | Wales | Lost Preliminary Round to Chicago Black Hawks, 1–2 |
| 1973–74 | 1973–74 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–0 Won Semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–2 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Philadelphia Flyers, 2–4 |
| 1972–73 | 1972–73 | — | Lost Quarterfinals to New York Rangers, 1–4 |
| 1971–72 | 1971–72 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–1 Won Semifinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–0 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. New York Rangers, 4–2 |
| 1970–71 | 1970–71 | — | Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 1969–70 | 1969–70 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. New York Rangers, 4–2 Won Semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–0 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–0 |
| 1968–69 | 1968–69 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–0 Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 |
| 1967–68 | 1967–68 | — | Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4 |
| 1966–67 | 1966–67 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1965–66 | 1965–66 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1964–65 | 1964–65 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1963–64 | 1963–64 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1962–63 | 1962–63 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1961–62 | 1961–62 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1960–61 | 1960–61 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1959–60 | 1959–60 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1958–59 | 1958–59 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–4 |
| 1957–58 | 1957–58 | — | Won Semifinals vs. New York Rangers, 4–2 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 |
| 1956–57 | 1956–57 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Detroit Red Wings, 4–1 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1955–56 | 1955–56 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1954–55 | 1954–55 | — | Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1953–54 | 1953–54 | — | Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4 |
| 1952–53 | 1952–53 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Detroit Red Wings, 4–2 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1951–52 | 1951–52 | — | Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 3–4 |
| 1950–51 | 1950–51 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–4–1 |
| 1949–50 | 1949–50 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1948–49 | 1948–49 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–4 |
| 1947–48 | 1947–48 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–4 |
| 1946–47 | 1946–47 | — | Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1945–46 | 1945–46 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Detroit Red Wings, 4–1 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 |
| 1944–45 | 1944–45 | — | Lost Semifinals to Detroit Red Wings, 3–4 |
| 1943–44 | 1943–44 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1942–43 | 1942–43 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–1 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Detroit Red Wings, 0–4 |
| 1941–42 | 1941–42 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 2–1 Lost Semifinals to Detroit Red Wings, 0–2 |
| 1940–41 | 1940–41 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. Detroit Red Wings, 4–0 |
| 1939–40 | 1939–40 | — | Lost Semifinals to New York Rangers, 2–4 |
| 1938–39 | 1938–39 | — | Won Semifinals vs. New York Rangers, 4–3 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–1 |
| 1937–38 | 1937–38 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–3 |
| 1936–37 | 1936–37 | — | Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Maroons, 1–2 |
| 1935–36 | 1935–36 | — | Lost Quarterfinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 6–8 (TG) |
| 1934–35 | 1934–35 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–3 |
| 1933–34 | 1933–34 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1932–33 | 1932–33 | — | Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–3 |
| 1931–32 | 1931–32 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1930–31 | 1930–31 | — | Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–3 |
| 1929–30 | 1929–30 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 3–1 Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–2 |
| 1928–29 | 1928–29 | — | Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 3–0 Won Stanley Cup Finals vs. New York Rangers, 2–0† |
| 1927–28 | 1927–28 | — | Lost Semifinals to New York Rangers, 2–5 (TG) |
| 1926–27 | 1926–27 | — | Won Quarterfinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 10–5 (TG) Won Semifinals vs. New York Rangers, 3–1 (TG) Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Ottawa Senators, 0–2–2 |
| 1925–26 | 1925–26 | — | Did not qualify |
| 1924–25 | 1924–25 | — | Did not qualify |
The Boston Bruins have won the conference title six times, in the years 1970-1971, 1971-1972, 1973-1974, 1976-1977, 1977-1978, and 1987-1988.
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Boston Bruins Division History
The Boston Bruins' divisional history in the NHL spans several changes in the league's organizational structure. When the Bruins joined the NHL in 1924, divisions were not yet established, and teams competed in a single table. In the 1926-1927 season, the Bruins were part of the American Division. This continued until the 1937-1938 season when they were placed in the American Division once again. The Bruins remained in the American Division until the 1967-1968 season when conferences replaced divisions.
Following the introduction of conferences, the Bruins were placed in the East Division from the 1967-1968 season until the 1973-1974 season. They then became part of the Adams Division from the 1974-1975 season until the 1992-1993 season. With the NHL's realignment in the 1993-1994 season, the Bruins were placed in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference. This arrangement continued until the 2012-2013 season when further realignment led to the creation of the Atlantic Division, where the Bruins have been situated ever since.
The Boston Bruins have experienced both triumph and disappointment throughout their storied history in the NHL. Among their best seasons, the years 1970, 1972, 1978, and 2011 stand out prominently. In 1970 and 1972, the Bruins claimed the ultimate prize by winning the Stanley Cup, solidifying their place among hockey's elite. Similarly, in 1978, they made a remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Final, although falling short of victory. Another highlight was the 2011 season, where they once again hoisted the Stanley Cup, ending a 39-year championship drought and etching their names into Boston sports lore.
A table exploring the Boston Bruins’ division history along with their regular season records is provided below:
| Bruins season | Division | Regular Season Result |
| 2022–23 | Atlantic | 65-12-5 |
| 2021–22 | Atlantic | 51-26-5 |
| 2020–21 | East | 33-16-7 |
| 2019–20 | Atlantic | 44-14-12 |
| 2018–19 | Atlantic | 49-24-9 |
| 2017–18 | Atlantic | 50-20-12 |
| 2016–17 | Atlantic | 44-31-7 |
| 2015–16 | Atlantic | 42-31-9 |
| 2014–15 | Atlantic | 41-27-14 |
| 2013–14 | Atlantic | 54-19-9 |
| 2012–13 | Northeast | 28-14-6 |
| 2011–12 | Northeast | 49-29-4 |
| 2010–11 | Northeast | 46-25-11 |
| 2009–10 | Northeast | 39-30-13 |
| 2008–09 | Northeast | 53-19-10 |
| 2007–08 | Northeast | 41-29-12 |
| 2006–07 | Northeast | 35-41-6 |
| 2005–06 | Northeast | 29-37-16 |
| 2004–05 | NHL Lockout | |
| 2003–04 | Northeast | 41-19-15-7 |
| 2002–03 | Northeast | 36-31-11-4 |
| 2001–02 | Northeast | 43-24-6-9 |
| 2000–01 | Northeast | 36-30-8-8 |
| 1999–2000 | Northeast | 24-33-19-6 |
| 1998–99 | Northeast | 39-30-13 |
| 1997–98 | Northeast | 39-30-13 |
| 1996–97 | Northeast | 26-47-9 |
| 1995–96 | Northeast | 40-31-11 |
| 1994–95 | Northeast | 27-18-3 |
| 1993–94 | Northeast | 42-29-13 |
| 1992–93 | Adams | 51-26-7 |
| 1991–92 | Adams | 36-32-12 |
| 1990–91 | Adams | 44-24-12 |
| 1989–90 | Adams | 46-25-9 |
| 1988–89 | Adams | 37-29-14 |
| 1987–88 | Adams | 44-30-6 |
| 1986–87 | Adams | 39-34-7 |
| 1985–86 | Adams | 37-31-12 |
| 1984–85 | Adams | 36-34-10 |
| 1983–84 | Adams | 49-25-6 |
| 1982–83 | Adams | 50-20-10 |
| 1981–82 | Adams | 43-27-10 |
| 1980–81 | Adams | 37-30-13 |
| 1979–80 | Adams | 46-21-13 |
| 1978–79 | Adams | 43-23-14 |
| 1977–78 | Adams | 51-18-11 |
| 1976–77 | Adams | 49-23-8 |
| 1975–76 | Adams | 48-15-17 |
| 1974–75 | Adams | 40-26-14 |
| 1973–74 | East | 52-17-9 |
| 1972–73 | East | 51-22-5 |
| 1971–72 | East | 54-13-11 |
| 1970–71 | East | 57-14-7 |
| 1969–70 | East | 40-17-19 |
| 1968–69 | East | 42-18-16 |
| 1967–68 | East | 37-27-10 |
| 1966–67 | — | 17-43-10 |
| 1965–66 | — | 21-43-6 |
| 1964–65 | — | 21-43-6 |
| 1963–64 | — | 18-40-12 |
| 1962–63 | — | 14-39-17 |
| 1961–62 | — | 15-47-8 |
| 1960–61 | — | 15-42-13 |
| 1959–60 | — | 28-34-8 |
| 1958–59 | — | 32-29-9 |
| 1957–58 | — | 27-28-15 |
| 1956–57 | — | 34-24-12 |
| 1955–56 | — | 23-34-13 |
| 1954–55 | — | 23-26-21 |
| 1953–54 | — | 32-28-10 |
| 1952–53 | — | 28-29-13 |
| 1951–52 | — | 25-29-16 |
| 1950–51 | — | 22-30-18 |
| 1949–50 | — | 22-32-16 |
| 1948–49 | — | 29-23-8 |
| 1947–48 | — | 23-24-13 |
| 1946–47 | — | 26-23-11 |
| 1945–46 | — | 24-18-8 |
| 1944–45 | — | 16-30-4 |
| 1943–44 | — | 19-26-5 |
| 1942–43 | — | 24-17-9 |
| 1941–42 | — | 25-17-6 |
| 1940–41 | — | 27-8-13 |
| 1939–40 | — | 31-12-5 |
| 1938–39 | — | 36-10-2 |
| 1937–38 | American | 30-11-7 |
| 1936–37 | American | 23-18-7 |
| 1935–36 | American | 22-20-6 |
| 1934–35 | American | 26-16-6 |
| 1933–34 | American | 18-25-5 |
| 1932–33 | American | 25-15-8 |
| 1931–32 | American | 15-21-12 |
| 1930–31 | American | 28-10-6 |
| 1929–30 | American | 38-5-1 |
| 1928–29 | American | 26-13-5 |
| 1927–28 | American | 20-13-11 |
| 1926–27 | American | 21-20-3 |
| 1925–26 | — | 17-15-4 |
| 1924–25 | — | 6-24 |
The Boston Bruins have secured the Division Championships a remarkable 27 times throughout their storied history. Notably, they achieved an impressive streak of consecutive division titles, clinching eight in a row from 1970 to 1978. Additionally, they asserted their dominance by claiming the division championship in recent years, including 2019-20 and 2022-23.
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FAQs on Boston Bruins Playoff History
Q. How many Stanley Cups have the Boston Bruins won in their history?
A. The Boston Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times in their history, clinching titles in 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011.
A. The Boston Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times in their history, clinching titles in 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011.
Q. What is the Boston Bruins' record for consecutive playoff appearances?
A. The Boston Bruins hold the National Hockey League (NHL) record for consecutive playoff appearances with 29, a streak that began in 1968 and lasted until 1996.
A. The Boston Bruins hold the National Hockey League (NHL) record for consecutive playoff appearances with 29, a streak that began in 1968 and lasted until 1996.
Q. When was the Boston Bruins' most recent appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals?
A. The Boston Bruins' most recent appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals was in 2019 when they faced the St. Louis Blues.
A. The Boston Bruins' most recent appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals was in 2019 when they faced the St. Louis Blues.
Q. How many playoff appearances have the Boston Bruins made in their history?
A. The Boston Bruins have made a total of 76 playoff appearances in their history, showcasing their consistent competitiveness in the NHL postseason.
A. The Boston Bruins have made a total of 76 playoff appearances in their history, showcasing their consistent competitiveness in the NHL postseason.
Q. In which division of the NHL are the Boston Bruins currently situated?
A. The Boston Bruins are currently situated in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. The Boston Bruins are currently situated in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL).
