Best Sights, Sounds From Rick Middleton’s Number Retirement Ceremony

BOSTON — The action Thursday night at TD Garden started well before the Boston Bruins-New York Islanders tilt got underway.

Prior to puck drop, Bruins legend Rick Middleton saw his No. 16 raised to the TD Garden rafters. Middleton, who spent 12 seasons in Boston, was the 11th player to have his number retired by the franchise and the first since Cam Neely in 2004.

There were a number of familiar faces in attendance for the ceremony, including fellow number retirees Terry O’Reilly, Johnny Bucyk, Ray Bourque and Neely.

Here are the best sights and sounds from the ceremony:

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Congrats, Nifty!