BOSTON — Before puck drop for the pivotal Game 4 contest between the B’s and Panthers, the Bruins brought out two-time Stanley Cup champion Johnny Bucyk to wave the Centennial flag as the honorary fan banner captain.
The Bruins legend has been a part of the Original Six franchise for 67 years. He is the greatest left wing in franchise history.
Boston acquired Bucyk from the Detroit Red Wings before the 1957-58 NHL season in exchange for goaltender Terry Sawchuk. Bucyk went on to wear the Spoked-B for 21 seasons, winning two Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972. During the two postseasons, he lit the lamp 20 times and added 19 assists.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981, the left winger known as “Chief” is the all-time Bruins’ leader in goals (545), even-strength goals (384) and game-winning goals (88). He is second only to legendary defenseman Ray Bourque in points, assists, power-play goals and games played.
The Bruins retired Bucyk’s No. 9 in 1980, putting him among the legends high above the ice at the old Boston Garden.
Featured image via Gayle Troiani / NESN
