Today, on 11/11, we celebrate the man, the myth, the penalty killer. Number 11 in your programs, number 1 in your hearts. (Robot dogs don't have hearts, Servo. You don't count.)
Good morning and welcome to a most glorious day! It's PEBBEN DAY! Yes, today, 11/11 is reserved for celebrating our favorite #11 on the Bruins of all time, Per-Johan Axelsson. (Sorry, Jimmy Hayes. You're better than the last #11, at least.) Here are some of my favorite facts:
- True Bruin: PJ Axelsson played 797 games for the Boston Bruins, and zero for the 29 other loser teams.