6 Hockey Players who Played for Bruins and Penguins
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Miroslav Satan
Miroslav Satan was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the NHL for various teams, including the Sabres, Islanders, Penguins, and Bruins. Perhaps his most productive years came during his time with the Sabres, where he consistently ranked among the team’s top scorers.
In addition to his club successes, Satan was a staple for the Slovak national team.
He represented Slovakia in numerous international tournaments, including the Olympics and the World Championships. His contributions helped Slovakia secure a gold medal in the 2002 World Championships, marking one of the country’s most significant achievements in ice hockey.
Satan Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Winner (Penguins)
- 40+ Goal Season (Sabres)
Jaromir Jagr
Jaromír Jagr was drafted 5th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Jagr swiftly made an impression. Alongside center Mario Lemieux, Jagr played a pivotal role in back-to-back Stanley Cup championships for the Penguins in 1991 and 1992. His time with Pittsburgh also included multiple scoring titles and an MVP.
Jagr’s NHL journey included playing for several teams such as the Capitals, Rangers, Flyers, Stars, Bruins, Devils, Panthers, and Flames. Across these stints, his scoring touch and on-ice intelligence never waned. Jagr finished his career ranked second in NHL all-time points (1921), behind only Wayne Gretzky.
But Jagr’s contributions to the game extend beyond the NHL. He has been an essential figure for the Czech national team, securing a gold medal in the 1998 Winter Olympics and multiple World Championships.
Jagr Key Stats
- MVP (Penguins)
- All-Star (Penguins, Rangers)
- 500+ Career Goals (Penguins, Rangers, Capitals, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Bruins, Stars, Flames)
- 100+ Point Season (Penguins, Rangers)
- 40+ Goal Season (Penguins, Rangers)
- 50+ Assist Season (Penguins, Rangers)
Bill Guerin
Bill Guerin was selected 5th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He became an instrumental player for the Devils, and his time there culminated in a Stanley Cup championship in 1995.
His NHL journey took him to several teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Penguins in 2009, Guerin added a second Stanley Cup to his list of achievements.
Internationally, Guerin represented the United States multiple times, most notably during the Winter Olympics. He was part of the team that secured the silver medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
Guerin Key Stats
- All-Star (Bruins)
- Stanley Cup Champ (Devils, Penguins)
- 40+ Goal Season (Bruins)
Phil Kessel
Phil Kessel was selected 5th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2006 NHL Draft. Known for his offensive prowess, Kessel quickly became one of the league’s top goal-scorers. He played three seasons with the Bruins before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 2015, Kessel was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he became a key part of the team’s success, winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. Kessel’s speed, skill, and ability to perform in high-pressure situations were crucial to the Penguins’ playoff runs.
Kessel’s journey has made two more stops – Coyotes and Golden Knights. Everywhere he’s played, Kessel has been a consistent offensive player and is closing in on 1000 career points (992 at the time I’m writing).
Kessel Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Winner (Penguins, Golden Knights)
- 50+ Assist Season (Penguins)
Jarome Iginla
Jarome Iginla was selected 11th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft but was traded to the Calgary Flames, where he spent the majority of his career and became a franchise icon. Over his 20-year career in the NHL, Iginla also played for the Penguins, Bruins, Avalanche, and Kings.
He served as captain for the Flames and became the franchise’s all-time leader in goals, points, and games played. Iginla was a two-time winner of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the league’s top goal-scorer and also won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading point scorer in the 2001-2002 season.
He was a six-time All-Star and earned two Olympic Gold Medals representing Canada in 2002 and 2010. In total, Iginla tallied 625 goals and 675 assists for 1,300 points. He retired in 2018 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.
Iginla Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Flames, Avalanche, Penguins, Bruins, Kings)
- All-Star (Flames)
- 1000+ Career Points (Flames, Avalanche, Penguins, Bruins, Kings)
- 500+ Career Goals (Flames, Avalanche, Penguins, Bruins, Kings)
- 40+ Goal Season (Flames)
- 50+ Assist Season (Flames)
Reilly Smith
Reilly Smith is a Canadian right winger currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Smith’s pro career began with the Stars in 2012, and he was soon part of a significant trade to the Boston Bruins.
His journey through the NHL also included stints with the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2023, scoring the Cup-clinching goal in Game 5.
His career statistics in the NHL (as of this writing) include 200 goals and 273 assists in 764 regular season games, along with 26 goals and 53 assists in 106 playoff games.
Smith Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Champion (Knights)
