Jacques Plante’s Bruins Debut Was Pure Vintage Greatness
When Jacques Plante arrived in Boston in March of 1973, he wasn’t expected to rewrite headlines, he was 44 years old and nearing the end of his career. But legends have a way of defying expectations.
Just one day after being traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Plante stepped into the crease for the Bruins and delivered a flawless 27-save shutout against the Chicago Blackhawks. It marked the 81st shutout of his career and proved he still had magic left.
Backed by Phil Esposito’s early scoring and a strong Bruins attack, Plante turned back the clock in unforgettable fashion. He would finish his career with 82 shutouts, leaving behind a legacy that continues to define greatness in goal.
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