The Boston Bruins took a moment prior to puck drop Thursday to honor the winningest coach in franchise history.
Claude Julien led the team to his 388th regular-season victory March 7 against Florida, passing Art Ross for the franchise lead in coaching wins. With those same Panthers in town, the club paid tribute to the coach, who received a watch from the organization and a trip to Disney World from the players.
Standing ovation from the @tdgarden crowd 👏. Julien: "I'm very humbled by this." pic.twitter.com/au6J7M1Wf2
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 24, 2016
A video featuring Boston sports icons was also played:
Boston icons salute Claude Julien on becoming #NHLBruins all-time coaching wins leader:https://t.co/7lkxtn3v6v
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 24, 2016
The game marks Julien's 697th behind the Bruins bench, with a record of 390-219-87 - not to mention the 2011 Stanley Cup - during his tenure.
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