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Ducks coach Boudreau fastest in modern era to 300 wins

Bruce Boudreau

Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau wipes his face as he watches his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau joined lofty company in the annals of coaching last night.

When the Ducks knocked off the St. Louis Blues, Boudreau earned his 300th career coaching win. By getting it in his 496th career game, he became the first coach in the modern era to do so before reaching 500 games.

The previous record holder? Hockey Hall of Famer Toe Blake who won his 300th game in his 525th game. Boudreau was also the fastest to 200 wins, but he was fired after losing his next game.

Things are likely going to turn out better this time around for Boudreau, but he was rather humble about his accomplishment last night.

Boudreau has more wins ahead of him as the Ducks are atop the Western Conference and hold a seven point lead on the Sharks in the Pacific Division.

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