After close to two decades in a black-and-gold sweater, Patrice Bergeron announced on Tuesday that his Hall-of-Fame career has come to a close.
The 38-year-old forward retires as one of the greatest Bruins in franchise history, with his name etched in multiple categories across the record books.
In his 19 seasons with Boston, Bergeron had no shortage of memorable moments, both on and off the ice.
Here are 15 that stand out in the wake of the legendary forward’s retirement.
Making an instant impact
Taken with the 45th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Draft, Bergeron carved out a spot on the NHL roster that same year as a poised pivot with top-six potential.