Saturday, May 14, 2011

NHL Playoffs 2001: Eastern Conference Final - Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins

It's on to the conference finals, as the Bruins and the Lightning move on in the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup.

As in the previous rounds, we will offer up results, summaries and items of note for the match up from the Eastern side of the NHL's divide.


Boston wins the series
Boston advances to Stanley Cup Finals

Saturday, May 14-- Tampa Bay 5 at Boston 2
Tuesday, May 17-- Tampa Bay 5 at Boston 6 
Thursday, May 19-- Boston 2 at Tampa Bay 0  
Saturday, May 21-- Boston 3 at Tampa Bay 5 
Monday May 23-- Tampa Bay 1 at Boston 3 
Wednesday , May 25--  Boston 5 at Tampa Bay 4  
Friday, May 27-- Tampa Bay 0 at Boston 1 


Game 7, May 27


Boston Globe-- Finalized
Boston Globe-- Historic win for Bruins (fan comments)
Boston Globe-- Thomas savours the moment
Boston Globe-- Horton a hero again
Boston Globe-- Next up: The Cup
Boston Globe-- For fans, celebration was 21 years in the making
Boston Globe-- Support system was in place
Boston Globe-- Game lived up to the stakes at hand
Boston Globe-- Roloson nearly perfect
Boston Globe-- Kaberle deal got more costly
Boston Globe-- Perfect execution resulted in dead Bolts
Boston Globe-- Fans exuberant after Bruins beat Lightning
Boston Herald-- Bruins no longer fourth fiddle
Boston Herald-- Bruins go one and won
Boston Herald-- Milan Lucic bringing it home
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas helps keep a dream 
Boston Herald-- Maligned Claude Julien's approach pays off
Boston Herald-- Neely tense as any fan
Boston Herald-- Nathan Horton makes up for lost (playoff) time
Boston Herald-- Embrace the moment
Boston Herald-- McQuaid steps up as rookie
Boston Herald-- Krejci and Horton deliver for Bruins
Boston Herald-- Bruins beat Lightning 1-0 in Game 7 to advance to Stanley Cup Finals
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Boston Bruins 1-0 in Game 7 of East final
Tampa Bay.com-- Even with the bitter ending, this has been a great ride
Tampa Bay.com-- A most memorable Tampa Bay Lightnin season is cut just short
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos plays through bloody nose ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Dwayne Roloson gets no support in Game 7 ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins: What They're Saying
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bruins top Lightning in Game 7
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Ride comes up short, but these Bolts came so far
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Roloson does everything but provide win
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bergenheim's absence tough to overcome
Globe and Mail-- Bruins get day off
Globe and Mail-- Bruins advance to Stanley Cup Final
Globe and Mail-- Thomas, Roloson needed to be perfect
National Post-- Bruins off to Stanley Cup final
National Post-- Stamkos getting better as he learns
Toronto Star-- Bruins advance to Stanley Cup final with Game 7 win
Toronto Sun-- Lightning stars shocked
Toronto Sun-- Lightning's Roloson redeems himself
USA Today-- Bruins shut out Lightning to advance to Stanley Cup Final
USA Today-- Roloson, Lightning come up just one goal short


Pre game information


Boston Globe-- Factors in series all added up to a 7
Boston Globe-- Making noise at end?
Boston Globe-- Thanking their stars for player like Purcell
Boston Globe-- Final test
Boston Globe-- Bruins face off with Game 7 questions again
Boston Globe-- Calm before the 7 storm
Boston Globe-- Bruins in Game 7s
Boston Globe-- Do the Bruins need Tim Thomas to play great to win?
Boston Globe-- Bruins can't wait for Game 7
Boston Globe-- Coverage has been slick
Boston Herald-- Best of Bruins will win it
Boston Herald-- Game 7 a fitting conclusion to East final
Boston Herald-- Point-man David Krejci is confident
Boston Herald-- One for memory banks
Boston Herald-- Rough night on kill
Boston Herald-- Bolts' Simon Gagne plays it cool
Boston Herald-- Oh, say can the B's
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Dwayne Roloson ready...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis is Mr. Clutch
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning faces yet another elimination game
Tampa Bay.com-- Feisty Tampa Bay Lightning wing Steve Downie shows off his ...
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bruins' Horton has run-in with Tampa fan
Tampa Bay Tribune-- For Bolts and Bruins, it's put up or shut up
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bolts-Bruins: Who's really feeling Game 7 pressure?
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Expecting the unexpected is expected for Lightning
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Does Nathan Horton deserve to be suspended for squirting a fan with...
Toronto Star-- Expect the unexpected when Lightning, Bruins meet in Game 7
Toronto Star-- Purcell rises from obscurity to lead Lightning
Toronto Sun-- Nothing goes according to plan with Bruins, Bolts
Globe and Mail-- Another Game 7 for Bruins, Lightning
USA Today-- What it would mean if Bruins win, if Lightning win
USA Today-- Lightning hope to solve Thomas again in Game 7
USA Today-- Game 7 preview




Game 6, May 25


Boston Globe-- Held at Bay
Boston Globe-- Lucic hopes to bring it home
Boston Globe-- Power play woes
Boston Globe-- Special teams a 'difference maker'
Boston Globe-- Game 7 showdown next for Bruins
Boston Globe-- Krejci knows score
Boston Globe-- Keeping Chara in front could make a powerful difference
Boston Globe-- A real charge to them
Boston Globe-- Boucher stuck to the plan regarding his goaltenders
Boston Herald-- Bruins need best of 7
Boston Herald-- Special teams kill Bruins again as celebration cut short
Boston Herald-- David Krejci gets trick, no treat
Boston Herald-- Martin St. Louis big-time for Lightning again
Boston Herald-- Power failure killing Bruins
Boston Herald-- Daniel Paille making most of his playing time
Boston Herald-- Teddy Purcell again clutch for Bolts
Boston Herald-- Lightning penalty-killing unit continues to be superb
Boston Herald-- Lightning strike again, force Game 7
Boston Herald-- Rich Peverley proving his worth
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning beats Boston Bruins 6-4 to force ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Teddy Purcell reaches new heights
Tampa Bay.com-- For Tampa Bay Lightning's Dwayne Roloson, a win is a win
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning special teams produce big moments
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos says playoffs making...
Tampa Bay.com-- What they're saying after Game 6
Tampa Bay.com-- We keep coming back for the comebacks
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Lightning edge Boston, force Game 7
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Big Three come up big to help Lightning answer
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Purcell again clutch for Bolts in Game 6
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Penalty killing still superb
Globe and Mail-- Lightning beat Bruins, force Game 7
National Post-- Lightning hold off Bruins to force Game 7
Toronto Star-- Lightning explode against Bruins to force Game 7
Toronto Sun-- Purcell's got Lightning-quick hands
USA Today-- Lightning squeeze by Bruins in Tampa to force decisive Game 7


Pre game information


Boston Globe-- For Bruins, Gam 6 is the opportunity of a lifetime
Boston Globe-- We haven't run out of ice at this party yet
Boston Globe-- Up to speed on pivotal play
Boston Globe-- Did Tim Thomas steal Game 5?
Boston Globe-- Bruins aim for a stronger start
Boston Globe-- Something special is brewing with Bruins
Boston Globe-- Bruins aiming for Cup showdown against Canucks
Boston Globe-- Bruins aiming to close out Lightning
Boston Globe-- Great moments in sports product placement
Boston Herald-- Don't let Save get lost
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas' story too good
Boston Herald-- Save nets Reebok win, too
Boston Herald-- A little luck... and skill
Boston Herald-- Bolts go back to Dwayne Roloson
Boston Herald-- Bruins in position to end series
Boston Herald-- Tampa Bay draws on elimination magic
Boston Herald-- Rich Peverly proving his worth
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Sean Bergenheim briefly on skates...
Tampa Bay.com-- Is Tampa Bay Lightning's Steve Downie still paying the price...
Tampa Bay.com-- Facing elimination again, Tampa Bay Lightning needs its Big 3...
Tampa Bay.com-- No doubt, Tampa Bay Lightning must go with Dwayne Roloson
Tampa Bay.com-- Dwayne Roloson will start in net for Tampa Bay ...
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bolts' Boucher lays it on line by tapping Roloson
Tampa Bay Tribune-- With backs against the wall, Bolts are in familiar spot
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bolts' Downie becoming victim of reputation
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Lightning unsure whether Bergenheim will play in Game 6
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Bruins seek better start tonight against 'desperate' Lightning
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Lightning need their biggest stars to shine tonight
Tampa Bay Tribune-- Garrison Channel dye job today to support Lightning
Globe and Mail-- Lightning go back to Roloson
National Post-- Savouring the 'tender moments
Toronto Star-- Roloson calm and cool ahead of pressure-packed Game 6
Toronto Sun-- Roloson back in net for Lightning
Toronto Sun-- For Bolts it's do or dye
Toronto Sun-- Bolts hope "breather" works for Roloson
Toronto Sun-- First on the draw wins in Eastern final
Toronto Sun-- Chara comes up big at right time
USA Today-- Ownership change turns Lightning into a franchise on the rise
USA Today-- Roloson to start Game 6


Game 5, May 23


Boston Globe-- Bear necessity
Boston Globe-- Zdeno Chara: 'It was a battle'
Boston Globe-- Win was needed, drama wasn't
Boston Globe-- Smith held up well in first playoff start
Boston Globe-- Switch doesn't pay off for Lightning
Boston Globe-- Brad Marchand on his goal: "I didn't even see it coming"
Boston Globe-- Thomas gave them his all
Boston Globe-- Tim Thomas' amazing save and postage reaction
Boston Globe-- Claude Julien: " We kind of loosened up in the second period"
Boston Globe-- Chara stood tall on the power play
Boston Herald-- Fine finish makes up for Bruins' sluggish start
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas' save one for the ages
Boston Herald-- Bruins push Lightning to brink
Boston Herald-- Nathan Horton makes up for gaffes
Boston Herald-- Brad Marchand pays off
Boston Herald-- B's penalty-kill units shine at right time
Boston Herald-- Dennis Seidenberg must resist moving up
Boston Herald-- Phil Esposito full of memories from days with B's, Bolts
Boston Herald-- Healthy Kampfer ready if Julien comes calling
Boston Herald-- Bruins beat Lightning 3-1 to take 3-2 lead
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning has back to wall ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher makes bold call...
Tampa Bay.com-- Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas strong in Game 5 win ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning turns to mike Smith for surprise start in goal
Tampa Tribune-- Goalie Smith gives Bolts a chance after bold call
Tampa Tribune-- Thomas, Bruins hold off Lightning in Game 5
Tampa Tribune--  Lightning need to solve "Thomas enigma" to survive Bruins
Tampa Tribune-- Depth up front on display
Globe and Mail-- Bruins dump Bolts for series lead
Globe and Mail-- Thomas keys Bruins victory
Globe and Mail-- Smith a surprise starter for Lightning
National Post-- Bruins move within a win of Cup final
National Post-- St. Louis standing tall for the Lightning
Toronto Star-- Bruins take control with 3-1 win over Tampa
Toronto Sun-- Smith surprised to get Game 5 start
Toronto Sun-- Thomas saves Boston's bacon
USA Today-- Tim Thomas' acrobatics lift Bruins to 3-2 series lead



Pre game information 


Boston Globe-- Lucic, Bruins hoping for a shift in fortunes
Boston Globe-- For Bruins, it's time to check their ID
Boston Globe-- Check wasn't always in their column
Boston Globe-- Boucher's goaltender position is a key
Boston Globe-- Changes are needed, but not likely
Boston Herald--  Bruins need line of credit
Boston Herald-- Bruins are better off recalling Game 4
Boston Herald-- On faceoffs, Chris Kelly goes back to drawing board
Boston Herald-- Dwayne Roloson looks like 1st answer
Boston Herald-- Lightning rides momentum back into Garden
Boston Herald-- Confident Tim Thomas on series: We will win
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher won't reveal...
Tampa Bay.com-- Rejection fuels Tampa Bay Lightning's postseason run
Tampa Bay.com-- Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas guarantees series victory...
Tampa Tribune-- Starting goalie remains mystery
Tampa Tribune-- Bruins G Thomas stopped short of making guarantee
Tampa Tribune-- Games like this are why Lightning need to roll with Roloson
Tampa Tribune-- Bruins' Thomas: "We're going to win"
Tampa Tribune-- Who's in goal for Lightning: Roloson or Smith
Tampa Tribune-- Inside Bolt's Locker room, Roli is still No. 1
Tampa Tribune-- Huge bolt logo at airport shows Lightning fans' support
Toronto Star-- Goaltending, face-offs among key factors between ...
Toronto Sun-- No 'situation' in Tampa goal
Toronto Sun-- Thomas' words pique interest of Bolts
Globe and Mail-- Bolts' 'Killer' rises to the occasion
Globe and Mail-- Reeling Bruins looking for Game 5 turnaround
National Post-- War of the words heating up in the East
USA Today-- Bruins looking to avoid Lightning's quick strikes...
USA Today-- No goalie controversy on Lightning ...
USA Today-- Eastern final Game 5 Preview


Game 4, May 21


Boston Globe-- Lightning use big rally, get even with Bruins 2-2
Boston Globe-- Bruins players react to the disappointing Game 4 loss
Boston Globe-- Bob Ryan wraps up the Bruins Game 4 defeat
Boston Globe-- These three didn't lay it on the line
Boston Globe-- Electric slide
Boston Globe-- It's not hard to categorize this defeat
Boston Globe-- Bruins players react to the disappointing Game 4 loss
Boston Globe-- Weathering a tough start
Boston Herald-- Bruins absorb shock as Lightning storm back
Boston Herald-- Painful 3rd degree burn
Boston Herald-- David Krejcki draws attention
Boston Herald-- Patrice Bergeron's 2 just too little
Boston Herald-- Brad Marchand admits B's smacked panic button
Boston Herald-- Mike Smith helps fill in blanks
Boston Herald-- Tomas Kaberle lays and egg in Bruins crushing defeat
Boston Herald-- Lightning use big rally, get even with Bruins 2-2
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning beats Boston Bruins 5-3 in Game 4...
Tampa Bay.com-- When needed, unlikely hero Mike Smith comes through ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Teddy Purcell's two goals in one shift start Tampa Bay Lightning ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Boston Bruins try to regroup after losing to Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Steve Downie 'day to day' with head injury
Globe and Mail-- Ligthtning even series against Bruins
National Post-- Lightning storm back to stun Bruins
Toronto Star-- Tampa Bay rallies to beat Bruins, tie series


Pre game information


Boston Globe-- He's correct, beyond a shadow of doubt
Boston Globe-- Claude Julien getting the job done
Boston Globe-- Flash in the plans
Boston Globe-- Bruins' play was a tight fit
Boston Herald-- Andrew Ference looks to put Tampa demons on ice
Boston Herald-- Bruins keeping focus on now
Boston Herald-- Same, old Patrice Bergeron
Boston Herald-- It can only get better for Tomas Kaberle
Boston Herald-- Secure Claude Julien joins Hub club
Boston Herald-- Patrice Bergeron big boost to Bruins
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas beyond regular
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara backbones lockdown defence
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina does not sound...
Tampa Bay.com-- Adam Hall finds his role with Lightning
Tampa Bay.com-- Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron says no concussion symptoms after ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Game 4 of East final could be real "must-win" for Tampa Bay...
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning team dentists count teeth not goals
Tampa Bay.com-- Shaking off injury, Patrice Bergeron returns to form for Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay.com-- Backs against the wall, Tampa Bay Lightning needs a best player to ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Pavel Kubina's injury keeps him out of Tampa Bay Lightning...
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Pavel Kubina out with concussion-like symptoms...
Globe and Mail-- Lightning look to recharge for Game 4
National Post-- Lightning's Boucher a tough acto to follow
USA Today-- Bruins Zdeno Chara plays big role even if the numbers aren't there
USA Today-- Lightning use big rally to best Bruins in Game 4, even series


Game 3, May 19


Boston Globe-- Lightning in a bottle
Boston Globe--  Dupont on the Bruins Game 3 victory
Boston Globe-- Thomas gets back into stopper role
Boston Globe-- Now that was more like it
Boston Globe-- Claude Julien on Bergeron, Thomas and the Game 3 win
Boston Globe-- Bench gave Krejci heads-up
Boston Globe-- Glue guy kept it together
Boston Globe-- Tampa Bay never found an offensive spark
Boston Globe-- Coach couldn't just roll along
Boston Globe-- Tyler Seguin unleashed
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas, 'D' bottle Lightning
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas beyond regular
Boston Herald-- David Krejci's night: One big goal, one big hit
Boston Herald-- Tyler Seguin's breakout is hardly his alone
Boston Herald-- Patrice Bergeron big boost to Bruins
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara backbones lockdown defense
Boston Herald-- Bruins beat Lightning 2-0 behind Tim Thomas shutout
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Boston Bruins 2-0
Tampa Bay.com-- Maybe the Boston Bruins are simply better than Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins rediscover defense
Tampa Bay.com-- Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas has big game against Tampa Bay...
Tampa Bay.com-- Commissioner Gary Bettman not surprised by Tampa Bay Lightning's...
Tampa Bay.com-- Swap your Boston sports gear for Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay.com-- Former Tampa Bay Lightning player Frederik Modin retires
Tampa Bay.com-- Vinik credits 'world-class' people for turnaround
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning's offense comes up dry in Game 3
Tampa Bay.com-- Stamkos says Bolts didn't do little things
Toronto Star-- Bergeron the difference as Boston wins Game 3
Globe and Mail-- Bruins take series lead on Bolts
Globe and Mail-- Bruins' Bergeron returns to action
National Post-- Bruins tighten up, shut down Lightning
Toronto Sun-- Bergeron's back, baby
Toronto Sun-- Krejci collision stirs up coach commotion
Toronto Sun-- Lighnting show no spark in loss to Bruins
USA Today-- Tim Thomas' net play helps Bruins seize lead vs. Lightning


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Game 2, May 17


Boston Globe-- Striking back
Boston Globe-- The kid's gloves are off
Boston Globe-- Tim Thomas named Sporting News' Goalie of the Year 
Boston Globe-- A nifty glimpse into the future
Boston Globe-- Lightning beoman system-wide breakdowns
Boston Globe-- Vinik is having a ball
Boston Herald-- Second to none
Boston Herald-- It's Tyler Seguin Time, at last
Boston Herald-- Save goes to Tim Thomas
Boston Herald-- Michael Ryder on move
Boston Herald-- Tyler Seguin, Bruins strike back
Boston Herald-- Shawn Thornton becomes true Bostonian
Boston Herald-- Structure collapses on Tampa Bay in second period
Boston Herald-- Patrice Bergeron a close call
Boston Herald-- Tyler Seguin learns fast about playoff pace
Boston Herald-- Bruins, Lightning providing unexpected offense
Boston Herald-- Tyler Seguin's 2 goals, 2 assists power Bruins to 6-5 seesaw win
USA Today-- Bruins' Tyler Seguin making the most of opportunity
USA Today-- Rookie Tyler Seguin's big game ties series for Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Bruins tie series with barnburner
National Post-- Flipped script suits Eastern final 
National Post-- Plenty of battle in Bruins' Thomas
National Post-- Seguin shines as Bruins win to even series
Toronto Star-- Bruins' teenager Seguin dominates playoff chatter in Tampa
Toronto Star-- Look away Leafs fans, Seguin powers Bruins past Lightning
Toronto Star-- The arrival
Toronto Sun-- Boucher: 'They deserved the game'
Toronto Sun-- Seguin's star rises in Game 2
Toronto Sun-- Seguin strikes back
Toronto Sun-- Lightning won't panic after getting lit up
Toronto Sun-- St. Louis still has burning desire to win


Pre game information


Boston Globe-- Ice flow
Boston Globe-- Peverly hopes for shift in fortunes
Boston Globe-- Lightning's Moore good with latest setup
Boston Globe-- Can Tim Thomas bounce back?
Boston Globe-- No easy fixes for breakdowns
Boston Globe-- Lightning thriving in opportune times
Boston Globe-- Marchard given an energy bar
Boston Globe-- Kaberle's futility sums up opener
Boston Globe-- Phil Esposito doesn't give a damn about Boston
Boston Herald--  Only Patrice Bergeron matters
Boston Herald-- Tyler Seguin may join PP
Boston Herald-- Patrice Bergeron not out yet
Boston Herald-- Rich Peverly, Chris Kelly at centre of changes
Boston Herald-- Eric Brewer fits bill on Tampa Bay blue line
Boston Herald-- Derek Boogaard had a few concussions
Boston Herald-- Bergeron practices, game 2 still up in air
Boston Herald-- Chris Kelley, Bruins desperate to pull even
Boston Herald-- Tough decisions for Bruins on Patrice Bergeron
Boston Herald-- Bruins' power plan languishes again
Boston Herald-- Bergeron takes first steps
TampaBay.com-- Bolts throwing watch party
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher and ex-coach John Tortorella...
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Dwayne Roloson ignoring his place in history
TampaBay.com-- Patrice Bergeron practices with Boston Bruins ...
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis knows he must live in the present
USA Today-- Bruins' Kaberle under pressure: I think I can do better
USA Today-- Bergeron practices for Bruins; status remains uncertain
USA Today-- Eastern finals: Game 2 preview
USA Today-- Slow play down, or a goal against can turn into a huge hole
Toronto Star-- Lightning forward Steve Downie has smartened up
Toronto Star-- Kaberle's struggles continue with Boston
Globe and Mail-- Bergeron skates in full practice with Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Patrice Bergeron out for Game 2

Game 1, May 14


Boston Globe-- We just made some mistakes
Boston Globe-- It's a tough hole to get out of
Boston Globe-- I think we could have had a better effort
Boston Globe-- Over in 85 seconds
Boston Globe-- Lightning 5, Bruins 2
Boston Globe-- In a game of negatives, Seguin provided positive energy
Boston Globe-- Electrical Storm
Boston Globe-- Quick strikes were shocking
Boston Herald-- Lightning score 3 goals in 1:25, beat Bruins 5-2
Boston Herald-- It can only get better
Boston Herald-- Bruins hit by Lightning, lose series opener
Boston Herald-- Region's darlings flop on finals stage
Boston Herald-- Rookie gets back in line
Boston Herald-- Visitors making themselves at home
Boston Herald-- Tuuka Rask's time on hold
Boston Herald-- He's living Marchand madness
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning beats Boston Bruins 5-2 in Game one of East final
TampaBay.com-- It's getting easier to see the Tampa Bay Lightning going far
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning shows "toughness" during Game 1 ...
TampaBay.com-- Does Tampa Bay Lightnings' passive aggressive approach to Bruins ...
TampaBay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning players who knew tough guy Derek Boogaard ...
Globe and Mail-- Lightning beat Bruins in Game 1 of Eastern Conference final
Pre game information

Boston Globe-- Which Bruin are you?
Boston Globe-- Built to last
Boston Globe-- Leave the rust to them
Boston Herald-- Bruins fans hope wait is over
Boston Herald--  Hold on to that feelin'
Boston Herald-- Five keys for the Bruins
Boston Herald-- Hockey fever in Boston

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