In the 1970s, Phil Esposito reigned supreme as the NHL’s top goal-scorer, and his record-breaking feats set him apart from the pack. In the 1970-71 season, Esposito made history by shattering Bobby Hull's single-season goals record, scoring his 59th goal on March 11, 1971, against the Los Angeles Kings. With a perfect redirect off Ted Green's shot, Esposito surpassed Hull’s mark and continued to add to his total, finishing the season as the first player to reach an astonishing 76 goals. Esposito’s 152-point performance in 1970-71 also set a record at the time, and he remains in elite company as one of only five different players in NHL history to hit that benchmark. Dominating the League as a six-time NHL goals leader, Esposito’s offensive prowess propelled the Bruins to two Stanley Cup victories (1970 and 1972) and earned him five Art Ross Trophies as NHL points leader, along with two Hart Trophies as MVP.