Historical events can sometimes just be traced back from where they begin and immediately the light bulb comes on as to say oh that makses sense. This was truly one of those moments 41 years ago where all you could do is sit there and go yes that was special. Well on this day, there was a beginning of sorts and when people realize that this team was really that good, it was scary. The strangest part is this team would not win the Stanley Cup. First, here comes a video and then the moment of course from “This Day”.
November 22, 1970
Ken Hodge scored twice and added an assist, and Phil Esposito had a goal and two assists as Boston started its club-record 27-game Boston Garden unbeaten streak (26-0-1) with a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.