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Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 4 SCF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

After blowing out Vancouver 8-1 in game three, the Bruins looked to tie the series 2-2 in game four. Unfortunately for the Bruins, they would be without Nathan Horton, who was ruled out with a severe concussion and would miss the rest of the playoffs. The man who delivered the dirty hit to Horton, Aaron Rome, … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 3 Stanley Cup Final

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

After allowing a goal 14 seconds into Overtime, the Bruins returned to T.D Garden, trailing 2-0 in the series. Boston’s newest villain, Alexandre Burrows, was the one who scored the overtime game-winner and put Vancouver up 2-0 in the series. The lineups for both teams stayed the same, along with the starting goaltenders. Rene Rancourt led … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 2 Stanley Cup Final

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

After a late goal from Raffi Torres in game one, the Canucks took a 1-0 series lead heading into game two. The Bruins would look to tie the series at one. The lineup would stay the same for Boston, whereas for Vancouver, Manny Malhotra would make his playoff debut, and former Bruin Andrew Alberts … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 1 Stanley Cup Final

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

For the first time since 1990, the Boston Bruins are in the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent, the Vancouver Canucks, who were last in the Stanley Cup Final in 1994. The wait for Boston fans has been far too long, but the wait is finally over. The Canucks were led by Sedin brothers Daniel … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 7 ECF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Game seven is here, with the winner moving on to the Stanley Cup Finals to face the Vancouver Canucks. The Bruins had an opportunity to close out the series in game six, but the Lightning won 5-3 and forced a game seven back at T.D Garden. Both teams’ lineups stayed the same, and Roloson and Thomas would … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 6 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Game six is here, and the Bruins have a 3-2 series lead. After defeating Tampa in Game Five, the series has resumed at the St. Pete Times Forum. If the Bruins could win tonight, they would face the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals. In game sixes, when the Bruins are up 3-2 in the series, they are … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 5 ECF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Game five is here, and the series has resumed at T.D Garden. After scoring three goals in the first period, the Bruins allowed five straight unanswered goals to the Lightning, and the Lightning held on for a 5-3 win. Instead of Roloson getting the start in net for the Lightning, Mike Smith would replace him and start his … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 4 ECF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals are here, and the Bruins have reclaimed home-ice advantage after defeating the Lightning 2-0 on May 19th. A quick goal by David Krejci in the first period was all the Bruins needed to win game three; however, Andrew Ference scored as well, and Boston won 2-0. The Bruins looked … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 3 ECF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Game three is here, and the series has resumed in Tampa Bay. After winning in game two, the Bruins looked to take the series lead. Boston displayed tremendous offensive play in game two, and much of the success was because of Tyler Seguin. Seguin scored two goals and two assists in game two to propel Boston to … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 2 ECF

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

After allowing three goals in a 1:30 span, the Bruins dug themselves a hole they couldn’t get out of and lost game one 5-2. The Bruins looked to flip the script in game two; however, it wouldn’t be easy. Patrice Bergeron was still out with an injury he suffered in the series against Philadelphia, so the Bruins … Keep Reading

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