The 1985–86

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season was the Bruins' 62nd

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Offseason

Captain

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retires. Forward

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and defenceman

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are named co-captains. Retiring as a player during the offseason, Butch Goring is named the 15th head coach in Boston Bruins history. Defenseman

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also retires and is named assistant coach, but returns to active duty Feb. 11, 1986, due to a mounting injury list on the blueline. Despite missing over a month of the season with an MCL injury, Bruins left winger Charlie Simmer bounces back scoring 17 goals and 26 points in his first 20 games. The winger is sent to the sidelines yet again, however, after sufferings a right eye injury from a high stick by Gates Orlando of the Buffalo Sabres. The injury is so scary that it inspires several players on the team to wear visors.

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Adams Division Semifinals

Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0

Player statistics

Regular season

;Scoring ;Goaltending

Playoffs

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Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

Boston's draft picks at the

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held at the

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Offseason

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Adams Division Semifinals

Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0

Player statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

Farm teams

See also

References

External links