Big Bad Bruins Gallery

Boston’s Mike Milbury checks J.P. Parise in the back of the head with his stick, then gets a two-minute penalty during 1978-79 game action.

The Kings’ Steve Jensen watches Boston’s John Wensink and Alex Pirus fight during the 1978-79 season. Jensen’s pads are left tattered after losing a fight against Terry O’Reilly.

In October 1978, Boston’s John Wensink yanks the Blues’ Wayne Babych by the jersey and delivers a blow.

Bruins bruiser Terry O’Reilly and Toronto’s Dave Williams fight during a game in the 1974-75 season.

During the 1970-71 season, Chicago’s Bobby Hull crashes into Boston’s Gerry Cheevers.

John McKenzie battles Red Wings’ Larry Johnston behind the net during the 71-72 season.

Terry O’Reilly squares up against Atlanta’s Barry Gibbs on Dec. 21, 1975.

During a game in 1974, the Bruins engaged in a pile-on fight in front of their bench.

Terry O’Reilly catches a right hook from Colorado’s Ron Delorme from during a Briuns-Rockies 1979 matchup.

In 1977, the Sabres’ Jim Schoenfeld calls for help from the Bruins’ bench for Dwight Foster during Bruins vs. Buffalo action.

An opposing goaltender dodges Bruins winger Ken Hodge’s stick during the 1972-73 season.

Montreal’s Rod Langway looks to get his mitts in on Boston’s Terry O’Reilly.

A group of Boston Bruins drop gloves during the 1975-76 season.

Phil Esposito and Wayne Cashman need to be held back by officials during game action in the 1974-75 season.

During a 1974 playoff game between the Blackhawks and Bruins, Boston’s Darryl Edestrand goes at it with Chicago’s Cliff Koroll.

A pair of fights break out between the Bruins and the Canucks. Boston’s Carol Vadnais tangles with Vancouver’s Dave Dunn, and Boston’s Dallas Smith throws fists with Andre Boudrias during the 1973-74 season.

Phil Esposito collides with Penguins goalie Andy Brown in the crease during the 1973-74 seaon.

A Boston Bruins player goes airborne against the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1973-74 season.

The Bruins’ Carol Vadnais and Rangers’ Bill Fairbairn clash sticks during 1973-74 game action. Both players received majors.

Phil Esposito hits the ice in a game during the 1972-73 season.

Gilles Gilbert swings at Atlanta’s Ken Houston, but hits teammate Rick Smith on the head during the 1979-80 season.

Boston’s Wayne Cashman dives past the net against Atlanta during the 1973-74 season.

Philadelphia’s Mel Bridgman and Terry O’Reilly have a fist fight during the Flyers-Bruins 1978 playoff matchup.

In 1979, the Bruins squared off against one of the toughest international teams in history, the Russian Central Army Team, which included Olympic goalie Vladislav Tretiak.

During the 1972-23 season, Phil Esposito trips over Penguins goalie Jim Rutherford.

Boston’s Peter McNab goes flying over the Flyers’ Kevin McCarthy as Boston’s Bill Bennett controls the puck.

In a 1969 game, Ken Hodge slides into the boards atop a defender.

During the 1978-79 season, Buffalo’s Jerry Korab’s gloves hit the ice as both sticks fly. He and Al Secord meet for a fight — they both receieved five minutes for fighting.

Toronto’s Trevor Johansen and Al Secord square off during the 1978-79 season.

During the 1980-81 season, the Bruins’ Stan Jonathan spars with Blackhawks’ Reg Kerr.

Terry O‘Reilly goes high on Kings goalie Doug Keans during the 1980-81 season.

The brawl between the Boston Bruins and the Minnestoa North Stars extended from the ice up to the runway into the tunnel during the 1980-81 season.

The Bruins begin a brawl with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1980-81 season.

Al Secord hits the Rangers’ Ron Greschner and gets tangled with and offical during the 1979-80 season

Gilles Gilbert smacks an opponent during the 79-80 season during the 1979-80 season.

In 1979, John Wensink fights for space in front of the net.