The Boston Bruins are America\'s oldest and most honored NHL franchise.
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When their twenty-nine-year streak of consecutive playoff appearances ended in 1997, it marked the conclusion of the longest such streak in North American professional sports history.
Over the past half-century, the Bruins have missed the playoffs only twelve times and have captured two Stanley Cups (1970 and 1972).
Although they tasted success early on, the arrival of Bobby Orr in 1966 seemed like divine intervention.
The Boston Bruins are America\'s oldest and most honored NHL franchise