Bruins set team record for best start in first 10 games of an NHL season

Bruins set team record for best start in first 10 games of an NHL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Bruins have begun the 2023-24 NHL season in extraordinary fashion, setting historic records once again. After last year’s record-breaking 65 wins and 135 points, the Bruins continue to dominate, boasting a 9-0-1 record so far.

Their latest victory came against their archrivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in a thrilling 3-2 shootout at TD Garden. With this win, the Bruins have amassed 19 points in their first 10 games, surpassing last year’s franchise record of 18 points (9-1-0) in the same stretch. Alongside the Vegas Golden Knights, the Bruins are one of only two teams yet to lose in regulation.

While matching last season’s records seems unlikely, the Bruins’ impressive start is even more astonishing when you consider the significant losses they suffered during the offseason. Despite key departures like Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Tyler Bertuzzi, Taylor Hall, Dmitry Orlov, and others, the Bruins currently boast the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Thursday’s victory over the talented Leafs squad stood out as one of the Bruins’ finest moments this season, especially considering the absence of three regular defensemen: Charlie McAvoy (suspension), Matt Grzelcyk (injury), and Derek Forbort (injury).

The Bruins face a challenging schedule in the coming week, including matchups against the Detroit Red Wings (Saturday), the Dallas Stars (Monday), and the New York Islanders (Thursday).