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Oliver Wahlstrom Makes Number Change With Ex-Bruins Fan Favorite's Old Number

Originally posted on Bruins Insider | By Austin Sabourin | Last updated Dec 17, 2024 10:28 AM ET

Boston Bruins newcomer Oliver Wahlstrom has made a big change and stole former Bruin fan favorite's jersey number.

The Boston Bruins added a player to their roster the other day in Oliver Wahlstrom, but they didn't have to give up anything due to claiming him off waivers from the New York Islanders.

The new Boston Bruins forward made headlines when he was just nine years old by scoring a ridiculous shootout goal at TD Garden.

Now Wahlstrom will likely be dressing for the Bruins on Tuesday night and making his debut with the team when they face off against the Calgary Flames.

When with the New York Islanders, Wahlstrom wore number 26, but he has now changed it and will wear former Boston Bruins fan favorite Taylor Hall's jersey number, 71.

The 24-year-old forward has struggled the past couple of years with the New York Islanders, but he is a very talented player and a change of scenery might have been needed.

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