BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins were winners in their first NHL game 100 years ago, defeating the visiting Montreal Maroons 2-1 on Dec. 1, 1924.

Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, and Charlie Coyle scored in an eruption not long after some of Boston’s living legends, including Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, and Ray Bourque took part in emotional pregame ceremony.

The daily Crossword was played 13,976 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?The daily Crossword was played 13,976 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?

The Bruins are celebrating 100 years as the Boston Bruins, defeating the Montreal Maroons two to one, back in 1924, their first ever win.

The Boston Bruins celebrated the centennial anniversary of their first NHL game as an Original Six franchise and did so in the most appropriate way possible, with a game against their oldest and fiercest rival,

In their 100 years in the league, the Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times; the first coming in 1929 over the New York Rangers, and most recently in 2011 against the Vancouve

A century ago, on this day, the Boston Bruins stepped out onto the sheet at the Boston Arena for the very first game of their long, winding, storied history. Here’s a look at some key numbers ahead of Sunday’s Centennial Game against a familiar opponent.