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Boston Bruins Top 5 Wingers Of All Time

By Justin Doyle

Dec 29, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Terry O”Reilly

Terry O”Reilly played on the Boston Bruins for 14 years. He appeared in 891 games with the B’s. O”Reilly was a first round pick, 14th overall on the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. O’Reilly played his entire career here in Boston, and serves as the Captain during the 1983-84 and 1985-86 seasons.

O’Reilly is most well-known for being on of the toughest players to play the game.  He had 200 plus penalty minutes in 5 seasons. This earned him the nickname “Bloody O’Reilly” among the press. He also earned the nickname”Taz” from teammate Phil Esposito.

Although, known as a “tough guy”, he also had a scoring touch. He had a 90 points during the 1977-78 season.  O’Reilly had 204 goals 402 assists for 606 points, and a plus 12 plus/minus. He also ended his career with 2095 penalty minutes, he ranks first among the Bruins. O’Reilly is 5 all time in scoring as well.

He was on the Stanley cup winning team during the 1971-72 season. O’Reilly was one of the best well-rounded players to play the game. For that reason his number 24 hangs in the rafters of the TD Garden.

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