CAM NEELY

March 7, 1994 Boston 6, Washington 3

EVERYONE KNEW IT WOULDN’T be an “official” milestone, and nobody cared. Limited by knee and thigh injuries to a grand total of 22 games over the previous two years, Neely was shooting for his third 50-goal season, despite playing a greatly reduced schedule.

The game against the Caps at the old Boston Garden was the Bruins’ 66th of the season but only the 44th for Neely, who rarely played consecutive games – or even practiced. He scored his 49th at 6:16 of the first period and hit 50 with 8:57 remaining. Only Wayne Gretzky has reached 50 goals in fewer games.