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Who was the first European-born player to play for the Boston Bruins?

  • P.J. Axelsson

  • Jiri Dopita

  • Borje Salming

  • Pentti Lund

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Pentti Lund, a Finnish-born player, was the first European-born player to play for the Boston Bruins. He joined the team in 1947 and played in the NHL for six seasons, becoming a trailblazer for European players in the league.
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