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PHOTOS: Bruins take on Hurricanes on Willie O’Ree night

The Boston Bruins took on the Carolina Hurricanes after retiring Willie O’Ree’s jersey number 22 in a pregame ceremony at TD Garden.

Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins player Willie O’Ree has his number retired and raised to the rafters prior to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins player Willie O’Ree has his number retired and raised to the rafters prior to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

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The Boston Bruins took on the Carolina Hurricanes after retiring Willie O'Ree's jersey number 22 in a pregame ceremony on Tuesday. Scroll down for more photos from the ceremony and the game.

NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Feb 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates in on goal while Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) pursues during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores a goal past Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Feb 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) passes the puck past Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Feb 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo (77) throws a punch at Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Feb 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) makes a save as Carolina Hurricanes center Derek Stepan (18) and defenseman Derek Forbort (28) look for the rebound during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on Boston Bruins left wing Erik Haula (56) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

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Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

Bruins-Hurricanes-Willie-ORee-night-02-copy.jpgBob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins player Willie O’Ree has his number retired and raised to the rafters prior to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

Bruins-Hurricanes-Willie-ORee-night-01-copy.jpgBob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins player Willie O’Ree has his number retired prior to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins

Bruins-Hurricanes-Willie-ORee-night-03-copy.jpgBob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins player Willie O’Ree has his number retired and raised to the rafters prior to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

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