"The Greatest celebrates his 75th today" - NHL Twitter celebrates as Bobby Orr turns 75

Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr celebrates his 75th birthday today. The former Bruins star played 657 games in the NHL from 1962-1979. He compiled 245 goals and 645 assists during that span.x - Boston Bruins@NHLBruinsWishing a very Happy 75th Birthday to No. 4, @RealBobbyOrr! 1092152Wishing a very Happy 75th Birthday to No. 4, @RealBobbyOrr! 🐐 https://t.co/xYrARSKsPUBobby Orr's playoffs statsOrr excelled in the playoffs, recording 92 points in 74 career postseason games. His contributions to hockey have been immense, which is why the two-time Stanley Cup winner is one of the most beloved players in NHL history.NHL fans took to Twitter to celebrate the occasion. Happy birthday wishes poured in from all corners of the NHL fraternity.Happy 75th to Bobby Orr…Greatest of all time….in my opinion… said @rfehrmrobert fehrmann@rfehrmHappy 75th to Bobby Orr…Greatest of all time….in my opinion…3Happy 75th to Bobby Orr…Greatest of all time….in my opinion… https://t.co/M6G9f9Bqa0Here are a few more tweets congratulating Bobby Orr on his 75th birthday.Gord Miller 🌻@GMillerTSNHappy 75th birthday to the one and only Bobby Orr.53153Happy 75th birthday to the one and only Bobby Orr. https://t.co/plBhdKvWtbDon Cherry@CoachsCornerDCHappy birthday #4 Bobby Orr. Yes that is an 16 year old Jason Spezza.104168Happy birthday #4 Bobby Orr. Yes that is an 16 year old Jason Spezza. https://t.co/vI9RRSdCS8Jared Mello@JaredMello33How many people saw the bruins announce that they’re celebrating Bobby Orr’s birthday and immediately said. “HOLY SHIT BOBBY ORR IS 75!?!?” 🏻&zwj;♂️How many people saw the bruins announce that they’re celebrating Bobby Orr’s birthday and immediately said. “HOLY SHIT BOBBY ORR IS 75!?!?” 🙋🏻&zwj;♂️Brandon Cheeko Finlay@Cheekofin34Happy Birthday to my hero and @NHLBruins Legend Bobby Orr!!! Have an amazing day BobbyHappy Birthday to my hero and @NHLBruins Legend Bobby Orr!!! Have an amazing day Bobby https://t.co/dYQEZtap0OSteve Warne@TSNSteveI once sat down with the easy mannered Bobby Orr for a 40 minute interview, and he only needed about 5 minutes to make you feel like he was one of your best friends. #Happy75th #FlipPhonePhotography38I once sat down with the easy mannered Bobby Orr for a 40 minute interview, and he only needed about 5 minutes to make you feel like he was one of your best friends. #Happy75th #FlipPhonePhotography https://t.co/SaLYe0QovJCraig Baird - Canadian History Ehx@CraigBairdToday in 1948, Bobby Orr was born.In his NHL career from 1966-1978, he won the Calder, 8 Norris, 2 Art Ross, 3 Harts, 2 Conn Smythe and two Stanley Cups.He is considered one of, if not the greatest, hockey player in NHL history.133Today in 1948, Bobby Orr was born.In his NHL career from 1966-1978, he won the Calder, 8 Norris, 2 Art Ross, 3 Harts, 2 Conn Smythe and two Stanley Cups.He is considered one of, if not the greatest, hockey player in NHL history. https://t.co/FYVa6ffdMbHonest☘️Larry@HonestLarry1The greatness of the greatest hockey player who ever played hockey, Bobby Orr: https://t.co/cd7R2TCVG5 twitter.com/honestlarry1/s…Honest☘️Larry@HonestLarry1Number four, Bobby Orr. https://t.co/3bczJ7OFEz twitter.com/honestlarry1/s…51Number four, Bobby Orr. https://t.co/3bczJ7OFEz twitter.com/honestlarry1/s…The greatness of the greatest hockey player who ever played hockey, Bobby Orr: https://t.co/cd7R2TCVG5 twitter.com/honestlarry1/s…BubblesTheVampire 🇺🇲@BubblesVampire@juliemason Bobby Orr was my childhood sports idol. I wore his number playing hockey when I could get it.7@juliemason Bobby Orr was my childhood sports idol. I wore his number playing hockey when I could get it.Jack Boland@TorSunphoto21The Greatest celebrates his 75th today … #BobbyOrr @NHLBruins #Bruins #4The Greatest celebrates his 75th today … #BobbyOrr @NHLBruins #Bruins #4 https://t.co/XsxnMUbjBuBoston Bruins have dominated the 2022-23 season.Boston Bruins players celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators.The Boston Bruins have dominated their competition all season. They are first in the league with 111 points and have solidified their spot at the top of the Eastern Conference.The Bruins have one of the league's most dominant offenses. They have scored 261 goals through 69 games and have a league-best 114 goal differential. David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron have been their best players. They have scored a combined 74 goals and appeared in all of the team's games this season. The Bruins are fresh off a 7-0 blowout win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.On the defensive end, the Bruins have shut their opponents down and are getting incredible goaltending from Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman. They have allowed just 2.13 goals per game and have posted a league-best .930 save percentage.Ullmark has posted a 34-5-3 record, 1.97 goals-against average, and .935 save percentage in 42 games. He appears to be the frontrunner for this year's Vezina Trophy.What's next for the Boston Bruins?The Bruins have won their last three games and are determined to break the NHL record for most points by a team during the regular season. The Montreal Canadiens have held the record since they posted 132 points during the 1976-77 campaign. The Bruins will need to record 22 points in their final 13 games to accomplish this feat.The Bruins will host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on March 21. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00pm/ET.

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