1987-88 Boston Bruins Season: A Look Back

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Bruins Fall Short in Stanley Cup Finals Despite Impressive Regular Season

The 1987-88 season was a memorable one for the Boston Bruins, as they reached the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in seven years. Led by a talented roster that included Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, and John Wensink, the Bruins finished the regular season with an impressive 44-30-6 record, good for second place in the NHL's Adams Division.

In the playoffs, the Bruins defeated the Hartford Whalers and New Jersey Devils in the first two rounds before facing off against the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bruins won the series in six games, setting up a showdown with the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Oilers, led by Wayne Gretzky, were a formidable opponent, and the Bruins ultimately fell in four games. However, the 1987-88 season was still a success for the Bruins, who showed that they were capable of competing with the NHL's elite teams.

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