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Bruins praise defenseman Dennis Seidenberg

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Six-foot-9 Zdeno Chara casts a big shadow, and Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg’s contributions are sometimes lost in it. The Bruins let Seidenberg know his work didn’t go unnoticed Monday in a 2-0 victory over the Blackhawks, awarding him the camouflage jacket that goes to the team’s player of the game. Seidenberg had a game-high six blocked shots and four hits in 25 minutes, 4 seconds of ice time … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien smiles as he is asked a question during a media availability after NHL hockey practice in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Bruins lead the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in the best-of-seven games series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Penalty-killer Daniel Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Given his chance on a rebuilt line, he’s spreading that news in the Stanley Cup finals. Paille scored the winning goal in the Bruins 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago … 0

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Surprise Marian Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn’t in the lineup for a team that needed all the scoring it can get. Hossa’s surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word … 0

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa responds to a question during an NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series news conference Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 and will face the Boston Bruins in Game 2 on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lots of fluids, rest for Bruins, Blackhawks after 3OT Stanley Cup opener

Thursday, June 13, 2013

CHICAGO — Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor. “I think … 0

Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the third overtime period of Game 1 in their NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in third overtime of Stanley Cup opener

Thursday, June 13, 2013

CHICAGO — Andrew Shaw skated off to the side and pumped his arms furiously. One shot from the right point plus two deflections was just enough to beat Tuukka Rask in the fifth-longest Stanley Cup finals game in … 0

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews skates with the puck during a drill at NHL hockey practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks host the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Blackhawks, Bruins seek second Cup in cap era

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins have a chance to do something that no team has accomplished since the NHL instituted a salary cap — win two Stanley Cups. No team has won more than one … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a pad save during practice at TD Garden in Boston, Monday, June 10, 2013. The Bruins are preparing to face the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Goalies Tuukka Rask, Corey Crawford take center stage in Stanley Cup

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

CHICAGO — Corey Crawford was in the stands when Patrick Kane slammed home the goal that secured the Stanley Cup for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. A year later, Tuukka Rask was just a practice player when Tim … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask listens to a question during an NHL hockey news conference ahead of the Stanley Cup Final series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Bruins on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. The Bruins are scheduled to face the Blackhawks in Game 1 on Wednesday in Chicago.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Zdeno Chara, Bruins look to contain Blackhawks

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

CHICAGO — Marian Hossa couldn’t ask for a better neighbor than Zdeno Chara. He just might be the biggest nightmare as an opponent — particularly with a championship on the line. The 6-foot-9 Bruins defenseman has been causing … 0

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) celebrates next to Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun, left, as the puck shot by Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid rattles out of the net after a goal during the third period of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, in Boston on Friday, June 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Gov. Patrick places Stanley Cup wager with Ill. governor 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

BOSTON – Gov. Deval Patrick and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Tuesday announced a "friendly" wager in advance of this week’s Stanley Cup final opener between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks, according to a press release … 0

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) celebrates next to Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun, left, as the puck shot by Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid rattles out of the net after a goal during the third period of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, in Boston on Friday, June 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Quiet and controlled, David Krejci paces surging Bruins

Monday, June 10, 2013

BOSTON — David Krejci is quietly doing what he usually does when the playoffs roll around. The Boston Bruins center is piling up points while letting teammates applaud his accomplishments. “He’s not on billboards. He’s not a superstar. … 0

Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik (67) leaps as Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov (26) compete for the puck during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Special teams could be crucial in Stanley Cup

Monday, June 10, 2013

CHICAGO — When it comes to power plays in the Stanley Cup finals, the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins might just prefer to keep going with everyone on the ice. The last two teams in the NHL playoffs … 0

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his team's 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, in Boston on Friday, June 7, 2013. The Bruins advanced to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Stanley Cup finals offer something for everyone

Sunday, June 9, 2013

CHICAGO — Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form of a schedule that kept them away from each … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask celebrates after the Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, in Boston on Friday, June 7, 2013. The Bruins swept the series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Familiar group leads Bruins to 2nd Cup final in 3 years

Sunday, June 9, 2013

BOSTON — Same coach. Same players. Same berth in the Stanley Cup finals that they earned two years ago. And, the Boston Bruins hope, same result. Claude Julien still uses a tight defensive system that’s not particularly exciting … 0

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