2025-2026 Boston Bruins

Gerry Cheevers, the goaltender for the Boston Bruins, etched his name into hockey history during the 1971-72 NHL season with an impressive 32-game unbeaten streak.
This remarkable achievement contributed significantly to the Bruins securing the Stanley Cup that year.
Cheevers was known for his distinctive goalie mask adorned with stitch marks, symbolizing where pucks had hit him—a creative idea that became an enduring symbol of his tough and fearless style of play.
His performance during that unbeaten streak exemplified his exceptional skills and determination, solidifying his reputation as one of the most formidable goaltenders of his time.


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Many of his games were back-and-forth affairs; but if the Bruins scored in the 3rd period to take the lead, he rarely if ever surrendered it.
 
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