The 1999-00 Boston Bruins season was highlighted by the continued emergence of young star Joe Thornton, who led the team with 60 points, and strong offensive contributions from Anson Carter and Sergei Samsonov. While the team faced a period of transition and ultimately missed the postseason, fans witnessed a historic moment as legendary defenseman Ray Bourque played his final games in a Bruins uniform before being traded to pursue a championship. Under head coach Pat Burns, the team remained competitive in many contests, finishing with 24 wins and 73 points in a challenging Northeast Division.