Found April 22, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tim Thomas
TEAMS: Boston Bruins
The opening-round series between the Bruins and the Capitals has had a little bit of everything. It started with a few defensive struggles, with just a goal or two being scored in the first two games. It continued with suspense, as the next few contests were still decided by just a goal -- albeit one goal out of many, as both the Capitals and Bruins started scoring. On Sunday night, the series showed off some of its grit, as Bruins players fighting through injuries bolstered another strong appearance by Tim Thomas in the net and the emergence of a new...
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