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After Claude Julien put the Bruins through a fundamentals-based practice, the hard work paid off quickly in their first period against the Penguins on Saturday. The B's finished their checks and held position, forcing the Pens to turn the puck over without doing damage and giving Boston a chance to break out down the other end. Check out more from the Amica Coverage Cam in the video above.
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