Bruins set new NHL record for most points in the regular season
BOSTON -- After setting a new NHL record with their 63rd win of the season on Sunday, the Boston Bruins set another new NHL record Tuesday night. Boston's 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals at TD Garden gives the team 133 points in the regular season, setting a new benchmark in the NHL record books.
"We're very proud of this group and what we've been able to accomplish," forward Brad Marchand said after Tuesday night's record-setting win. "To have the most points and most wins ever is an incredible accomplishment. With the history of this league and how many good teams there have been, it's special."
The Bruins surpassed the previous record of 132 points set by the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. They have a chance to add to their record Thursday night -- in Montreal, no less -- when the B's close out the regular season at the Bell Centre.
"I don't know if it means anything different than what we've done all year. It's nice that we got the record for most points, but the Montreal team we surpassed played only 80 games," noted head coach Jim Montgomery. "I think the wins in 80 games is a little more significant. I care more that we're playing the right way."
It has been a record-setting season for Montgomery and his team, with the Bruins authoring one of the greatest regular season in NHL history. Boston clinched a playoff spot in early March and the Presidents' Trophy (given to the team with the best regular season record) with seven games still on the schedule.
The Bruins were the fastest team to 100 points, hitting the century mark in just 61 games to beat out the previous record of 62 games, set by the 1976-77 Habs. The Bruins were also the fastest team to 50 wins, notching their 50th victory in just 64 games.
These current Bruins are just one of four NHL teams to win 60 games in a season.
The B's obviously also set new franchise marks for wins and points, surpassing the 57 wins and 121 points by the 1970-71 Bruins.
The Bruins have much bigger things on their mind, though, and the fans at TD Garden made that clear as they broke out into numerous "We want the Cup!" chants throughout Tuesday night's win.
