This Date in Bruins History: B's, Bobby Orr beat Rangers to win Stanley Cup

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Bobby Orr scored two Stanley Cup-winning goals in his legendary Boston Bruins career.

The first came in 1970 and produced one of the most iconic moments in NHL history. It was Orr's flying goal in overtime of Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, a tally that clinched a championship for the Bruins.

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Orr also scored the game-winning goal in the 1972 Stanley Cup Final versus the New York Rangers. The Bruins and Rangers played Game 6 of the series at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 1972. Orr's power-play goal in the first period was the difference in a 3-0 win for the Bruins. The great defenseman evaded a Rangers player at the blue line with a spin move, and then he fired a shot that found the back of the net to open the scoring. Bruins forward Wayne Cashman scored two insurance goals in the third period to help the Bruins win their second title in three years.

Unfortunately for the Bruins, it would be their last Stanley Cup championship until 2011.

Overall, the Bruins have only played only four games on May 11 in their history. Here's a recap of the other three games on this date:

1978, Semifinals: 6-3 win vs. Flyers
1991, Prince of Wales Conference Finals: 5-3 loss at Penguins
1994, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 5-3 loss vs. Devils

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