2008–09 Boston Bruins season
Player Award Notes
David Krejci NESN Seventh Player Award Awarded to the player who exceeded the expectations of Bruins fans during the season
Milan Lucic Eddie Shore Award Awarded to the player who exhibits exceptional hustle and determination
Marc Savard Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy Awarded by the Boston Chapter of the PHWA , for outstanding performance during home games
Aaron Ward John P. Bucyk Award Awarded to the Bruin with the greatest off-ice charitable contributions
Marc Savard Zdeno Chara Tim Thomas Three Star Awards Awarded to the top performers at home over the course of the season
Awards and records -- Awards
On April 4 , prior to the game against the New York Rangers , the team announced its award winners for the season . [ 59 ]
The 2008-09 Boston Bruins season is the Bruins' 85th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Their regular season began on the road on October 9, 2008, in Denver versus the Colorado Avalanche and concluded on April 12, 2009, against the New York Islanders. The Bruins looked to improve upon the accomplishments of the 2007-08 season, which included Boston's return to the Stanley Cup for the first time since the 2003-04 season. Marc Savard again led the team in scoring for the regular season, his 88 points good for ninth in the league. Tim Thomas led all goaltenders in both save percentage and goals against at season's end, while sophomore sensation David Krejci led the league in plus-minus, narrowly beating out rookie teammate Blake Wheeler. The Bruins claimed their first division title since 2004 and clinched top seed in the East for the first time since 2002.