2011 NHL Conference Finals

Boston Bruins' Nathan Horton celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period of Game 7 of an NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Friday, May 27, 2011. The Bruins won 1-0, advancing to the finals for the first time in more than two decades.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Seven

Tampa Bay Lightning players react to Bruins goal — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35), center Steven Stamkos (91), and left wing Simon Gagne (12) react as Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) starts to celebrate with right wing Nathan Horton (hidden at right), after Horton's goal in the third period of Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 27, 2011, in Boston. The Bruins beat the Lightning 1-0 on Horton's goal with 7:33 left in the penalty-free Game 7 to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Seven

Patrice Bergeron skates into Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) skates into Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson, right, as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mike Lundin (39) defends during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 27, 2011, in Boston.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Seven

Michael Ryder crashes over Mattias Ohlund, — AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston Bruins right wing Michael Ryder, top, crashes over Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund, during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 27, 2011, in Boston.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Six

Martin St. Louis celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

After scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with teammates Steven Stamkos, center, and Vincent Lecavalier (4) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Tampa, Fla., May 25, 2011. The Lightning won 5-4.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Six

Bruins' David Krejci celebrates with teammate Nathan Horton — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Boston Bruins' David Krejci, right, celebrates with teammate Nathan Horton (18) after scoring his third goal of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Tampa, Fla., May 25, 2011. The Lightning won 5-4.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Six

Steven Stamkos his helmet — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) loses his helmet during an argument against the Boston Bruins as officials try to restore order during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Tampa, Fla., May 25, 2011. The Lightning won 5-4.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Six

Teddy Purcell celebrates his second goal — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Tampa Bay Lightning's Teddy Purcell (16) celebrates his second goal of the game with teammate Brett Clark during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins in Tampa, Fla., May 25, 2011. The Lightning won 5-4.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Five

Canucks' Kevin Bieksa and Alexander Edler celebrate — AP Photo/The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa, left, who scored the game-winning goal, and Alexander Edler celebrate after defeating the San Jose Sharks in the second overtime period of game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals in Vancouver, British Columbia, May 24, 2011. Vancouver won the series 4 games to 1 and advances to the Stanley Cup Final.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Five

Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen gets tripped up by San Jose Sharks' Ian White, left, during the first overtime of Game 5 of NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 24, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver eliminated the San Jose with a 3-2 win.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Five

Roberto Luongo turns away a shot — AP Photo/The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo, left, turns away a shot by San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau during the second period of Game 5 of NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 24, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Luongo made 54 saves that helped put the Canucks into the finals for the first time in 17 years.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Five

Devin Setoguchi celebrates his goal with Joe Pavelski — AP Photo/The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward

San Jose Sharks' Devin Setoguchi (16) celebrates his goal with teammate Joe Pavelski as the referee signals the goal, during the third period against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 24, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Five

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas makes a save — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, right, makes a save as Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos ends up airborne as he's checked into the goal during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. Thomas stopped 33 shots to give the Bruins a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay that left them one win away from their first Stanley Cup finals since 1990.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Five

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand celebrates his goal with center Tyler Seguin (19) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. Marchand scored the game-winner to help give Boston a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Five

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith finds himself out of position as the puck rolls through the crease during the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. The Bruins beat the Lightning 3-1.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Five

Zdeno Chara goes down to the ice — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) goes down to the ice against the defense of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer (2) in the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. Brewer was called for hooking on the play.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Four

Daniel Sedin and Alex Burrows celebrate a goal — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin (22) and Alex Burrows (14) celebrate a goal by teammate Ryan Kesler during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., May 22, 2011. The Canucks won 4-2.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Four

Vancouver Canucks celebrate a goal by Sami Salo against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., May 22, 2011. Back-to-back-to-back 5-on-3 power plays for the Canucks produced three goals, two from the thunderous stick of Salo. The Canucks' 4-2 Game 4 victory put them just one short of their first trip to the Stanley Cup finals since 1994.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Four

Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin falls to the ice next to San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell (17) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., May 22, 2011. Vancouver won 4-2, and leads the series 3-1.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Four

Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows celebrates his goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 22, 2011, in San Jose, Calif. Vancouver won 4-2, and leads the series 3-1.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Four

Simon Gagne celebrates after scoring a goal — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Simon Gagne (12) celebrates after scoring a goal against Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) in the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference final, Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. Gagne snapped a tie in the third period for the Lightning, who erased an early three-goal deficit and evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-3 win in Game 4 over the Bruins.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Four

Sean Bergenheim scores — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Sean Bergenheim (10) scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) in the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference final, Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Four

Dwayne Roloson leaves the game as goalie Mike Smith prepares to replace Roloson — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) leaves the game as goalie Mike Smith (41) prepares to replace Roloson, while Lightning coach Guy Boucher, center, looks at the big screen in the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoff Eastern Conference final, Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Four

Patrice Bergeron celebrates with Mark Recchi — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, left, celebrates with Mark Recchi (28) after Bergeron scored against Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference final, Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Three

Dan Boyle is congratulated by teammates — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring past the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Friday, May 20, 2011, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 4-3.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Three

Antti Niemi deflects a shot deflects a shot — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, top center, deflects a shot attempt from Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin, top left, (22) during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference final playoffs in San Jose, Calif., Friday, May 20, 2011. San Jose won 4-3.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Three

Patrick Marleau scores — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) scores past Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) during the first period in Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference final playoffs in San Jose, Calif., Friday, May 20, 2011. Marleau scored twice in the first period, Niemi made 27 saves, and the Sharks capitalized on 10 power-play chances to beat the Canucks 4-3.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Three

Antti Niemi makes a save — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) makes a save on a shot by Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22) during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference final series Friday, May 20, 2011, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 4-3.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Three

Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos react as members of the Boston Bruins celebrate — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) and center Steven Stamkos (91) react as members of the Boston Bruins celebrate their 2-0 win over the Lightning in Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Three

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas blocks a shot by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. Thomas made 31 saves for his first playoff shutout this season and second in his career, as the Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Three

Chris Kelly celebrates — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) celebrates near teammate Tyler Seguin, right, after Bruins' Andrew Ference scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Three

Dominic Moore lands Chris Kelly — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Tampa Bay Lightning center Dominic Moore, top right, lands on Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly, bottom, as goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) looks on during action in the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Two

Vancouver Canucks' Chris Higgins celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 18, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucks routed the undisciplined Sharks 7-3 and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Two

AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck

A Vancouver Canucks fan makes a choking gesture at San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi after a Canucks goal during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 18, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver won 7-3.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Two

Vancouver Canucks' Raffi Torres, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Maxim Lapierre against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 18, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game Two

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with teammate Ryan Kesler during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, May 18, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Two

Boston Bruins center Tyler Seguin, second from left, center Chris Kelly (23) and defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (44) celebrate right wing Michael Ryder, far left, after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Boston, May 17, 2011. The Bruins won 6-5.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Two

Boston Bruins center Tyler Seguin (19) scores against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Boston, May 17, 2011. Speedy, shifty Seguin had two goals and two assists in his second game back and Boston fended off Tampa Bay's late offensive pressure for a 6-5 win that tied the Eastern Conference finals at 1-1.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Two

Boston Bruins right wing Michael Ryder celebrates his goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Brett Clark (7) skates away in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Boston, May 17, 2011.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game Two

Boston Bruins left wing Mark Recchi (28) loses his helmet as he checks Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund to the ice in the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Boston, May 17, 2011.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game One

Vancouver Canucks celebrate Henrik Sedin's game-winning goal — Darryl Dyck,AP Photo/The Canadian Press

San Jose Sharks' Antti Niemi (31) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic look on as Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Alexander Edler, Ryan Kesler and Christian Ehrhoff, celebrate Henrik Sedin's game-winning goal during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2011, in Vancouver, Canada.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game One

AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward

Vancouver Canucks' Raffi Torres (13) checks San Jose Sharks' Niclas Wallin into the boards during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2011, in Vancouver, Canada.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game One

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo makes a blocker save against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2011, in Vancouver, Canada.

San Jose vs. Vancouver: Game One

Chris Higgins checks Joe Pavelski — Darryl Dyck,AP Photo/The Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks' Chris Higgins, left, checks San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski as Ryan Kesler, right, skates by during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2011, in Vancouver, Canada.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game One

Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly wipes his face as a Tampa Bay Lightning player celebrates a goal during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, May 14, 2011, in Boston. The Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 for their eighth straight win.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game One

Marc-Andre Bergeron celebrates his third period goal — AP Photo/Winslow Townson

Tampa Bay Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron, second from right, celebrates his third period goal with teammates Simon Gagne (12), Martin St. Louis, and Brett Clark (7) during Game 1 of Tampa's 5-2 win in the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, May 14, 2011, in Boston.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game One

Boston Bruins left wing Mark Recchi, left, is dropped to the ice by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, May 14, 2011, in Boston. The Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 for their eighth straight win.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game One

Gregory Campbell skates through the crease Dwayne Roloson — AP Photo/Winslow Townson

Boston Bruins' Gregory Campbell (11) skates through the crease of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson during the third period of Tampa's 5-2 win in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, May 14, 2011, in Boston.