Every NHL team’s most iconic moment in franchise history

Boston Bruins: Bobby Orr Takes Flight

The Boston Bruins are one of the most storied franchises in the NHL. They’re an original six team and their six Stanley Cups are the fourth-most in league history. However, their most iconic moment was arguably the easiest one for me to pick out.

It happened in 1970 when future Hall of Fame defenseman Bobby Orr took flight after scoring the Stanley Cup-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues. Orr did countless magical things during his career and is the greatest defenseman in NHL history. But he never did anything as incredible as he did in 1970 when he completed the Bruins sweep of the St. Louis Blues with his iconic overtime goal to win Game 4 and end the series.

You’ve probably seen the infamous photograph of Orr in flight. It’s one of the most iconic photos of all-time and likely the most famous photo in NHL history. The only picture that might give it some competition in hockey history is the picture of Team USA celebrating in 1980 after defeating the heavily favored Soviets in the Miracle On Ice.

At the time, it looked like the Bruins were heading towards a dynasty. However, they lost in the first round in 1971, but they did win another Stanley Cup in 1972. After that though, they had to wait another 39 years to lift another Stanley Cup.